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Tax Preparers

Tax preparers interview clients, review tax records, and fill out tax returns.

Tax preparers fill out tax returns for others for a fee. Their job is to complete all the required forms using all the possible deductions to reduce their clients' tax debt.

Tax Preparers are in the Finance career cluster and the Securities and Investments pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$17.84 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   8.7%

Average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Review clients' tax records, such as wage statements and previous tax returns.
  • Interview clients about income, expenses, investments, and other information.
  • Fill out tax forms or data sheets.
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Assess your skills

Job Title Examples:

 Certified Income Tax Preparer (CTP),  Corporate Tax Preparer,  Income Tax Preparer 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.