Tax Preparers
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
SOC: 13-2082.00
Common Job Titles
- Enrolled Agent
- Tax Advisor
- Tax Consultant
- Tax Preparer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Tax Preparers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
73,570
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $30,500. 25th percentile: U.S. $37,750. 50th percentile: U.S. $50,560. 75th percentile: U.S. $75,590. 90th percentile: U.S. $96,240. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $30,500 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $96,240 |
| Workers on average earn | $58,860 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
- Economics and Accounting3.9/5
- English Language3.7/5
- Law and Government3.5/5
- Computers and Electronics3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- ACI TaskTracker
- ATX Total Accounting Office
- ATX Total Tax Office
- CCH ProSystem fx TAX
- Creative Solutions CPA Depreciation
- Creative Solutions UltraTax CS
- Datagroup ElectroFile 1040
- Datagroup ElectroFile ELF
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Desktop computers
- Notebook computers