Occupation
Tax Preparer
A tax preparer helps individuals and small businesses file accurate tax returns, using tax preparation software like TurboTax or ProSeries alongside solid knowledge of tax law and current IRS regulations. Strong attention to detail is essential to catch errors and maximize deductions, while client communication skills help preparers gather documentation and explain outcomes in plain language. This seasonal or year-round role is common in accounting firms, tax franchises, and independent practices, particularly during filing season.
Duties & responsibilities
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals and small business owners using tax preparation software
- Review client documents and financial records to identify deductions, credits, and filing requirements
- Advise clients on tax planning strategies, estimated payments, and compliance obligations
- Explain tax outcomes and filing decisions to clients in clear, plain language
- Build and maintain client relationships to support repeat business and referrals
- Ensure accuracy of returns through careful review before submission to tax authorities
What Tax Preparer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Tax Preparer make?
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Who is hiring for Tax Preparer roles?
12 open Tax Preparer roles from 1 employer.
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Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Tax Preparer roles (12)
Business Tax Expert – TurboTax Store (Seattle)
Intuit
Full-time · Bellevue, WA · $32 – $40 / hour
A year-round, onsite retail position helping small business owners and consumers with tax preparation, planning, and advisory services while also growing the local customer base. This role suits someone with solid tax preparation credentials who enjoys direct client relationships and community engagement.
Listed on Intuit’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Business Tax Expert – TurboTax Store (New York)
Intuit
Full-time · Brooklyn, NY · $33 – $40 / hour
This is a hands-on tax preparation role at a TurboTax retail location, serving both individual and small-business clients with tax filing, planning, and advisory services. It suits experienced tax preparers who want to build a loyal customer base, work independently within a supportive team, and become a visible tax expert in their local community.
Listed on Intuit’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Business Tax Expert – TurboTax Store (Phoenix)
Intuit
Full-time · Scottsdale, AZ · $30 – $40 / hour
A year-round retail tax professional role preparing business and personal tax returns for small business owners and individuals, while building client relationships and introducing them to complementary Intuit products. Suited for experienced tax preparers with a client-service mindset who want to work independently in a storefront setting and develop a local business.
Listed on Intuit’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Business Tax Expert – TurboTax Store (Dallas)
Intuit
Part-time · Dallas, TX
Intuit seeks a tax professional to provide full-service tax preparation and advisory for small business owners and consumers from a TurboTax retail location, building lasting client relationships while serving as a community ambassador for the brand. The role suits someone with 3+ years of business tax experience who enjoys both hands-on tax work and entrepreneurial business development in a retail environment.
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Business Tax Expert – TurboTax Store (Los Angeles)
Intuit
Full-time · Los Angeles, CA · $33 – $40 / hour
A retail-based tax professional who prepares business and personal returns for small business owners and individuals, offering year-round advisory services and building client relationships from a TurboTax storefront location. This role suits experienced tax preparers ready to combine compliance expertise with community engagement and business development in a hybrid transaction-and-advisory model.
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Business Tax Expert – TurboTax Store (Chicago)
Intuit
Full-time · Chicago, IL · $30 – $40 / hour
This role combines tax preparation expertise with community engagement, supporting small business owners and individual filers at a TurboTax retail location. It suits experienced tax preparers ready to build client relationships, grow a local practice, and represent TurboTax in their community.
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Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Dallas)
Intuit
Full-time · Dallas, TX
A TurboTax retail expert prepares tax returns and provides tax advice to in-person customers at Intuit store locations, while also growing the local customer base through community outreach and marketing. This role suits licensed tax professionals with preparation experience who enjoy direct client interaction and want an entrepreneurial opportunity with an established brand.
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Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Chicago)
Intuit
Chicago, IL · $31 – $35 / hour
Intuit is hiring tax professionals to staff its retail TurboTax locations year-round, preparing customer tax returns, providing tax advice, and growing the local customer base through community engagement and marketing. This role suits someone with tax credentials and preparation experience who enjoys direct client interaction and wants to build a thriving local practice.
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Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Los Angeles)
Intuit
Los Angeles, CA · $33 – $36 / hour
A year-round retail role helping customers prepare their taxes in person at TurboTax locations, blending tax preparation expertise with local community outreach and business development. Suited for credentialed tax professionals who want to work directly with clients and build a client base in their community.
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Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Phoenix)
Intuit
Scottsdale, AZ
A TurboTax Retail Expert prepares individual and business tax returns for walk-in customers at physical store locations, combining hands-on tax preparation with community outreach to build a client base. This role suits experienced tax professionals with an EA, CPA, or attorney license who enjoy client-facing work and want entrepreneurial responsibility within a established brand.
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Where Tax Preparers commonly go next: Tax Analyst, Tax Specialist.
Tax Law Specialist
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC · $74,678 – $133,142
This IRS role develops and maintains tax forms, publications, and guidance by researching tax law and resolving complex technical issues affecting taxpayer compliance. It suits experienced tax professionals, attorneys, or accountants who can translate intricate regulations into clear materials for the public.
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Tax Analyst
GE Appliances
Louisville, KY
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Tax Analyst
Juniper Networks
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Tax Content Analyst
Intuit
San Diego, CA · $38,000 – $51,000
This role involves analyzing tax law and form changes to define requirements for product updates at Intuit, translating regulatory changes into technical specifications and algorithms. It suits someone with foundational knowledge of business tax, basic software development understanding, and the ability to bridge tax compliance and product requirements.
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Mobility Tax Analyst
Palantir
Full-time · Palo Alto, CA · $85,000 – $140,000
This role involves managing payroll tax compliance and accounting for Palantir's global employee assignments, requiring you to design and optimize processes that ensure correct tax treatment across jurisdictions. You'll work with Finance, People, and Legal teams to support employees relocating internationally, making it ideal for someone who combines tax knowledge with a knack for streamlining operations.
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Tax Specialist
Ferrellgas
Kansas City, KS
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