# Tax Preparer

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/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.

Top skills: [Attention to Detail](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/attention-to-detail)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: often an entry point.
- Often leads to: [Tax Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/tax-analyst), [Tax Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/tax-specialist)

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## Open Tax Preparer roles (6)

- [Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Chicago)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ec1b303b-c7a3-4024-a20c-425f3d42e9d6/tax-expert-turbotax-store-chicago-at-intuit) at [Intuit](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intuit) — Chicago, IL, $31 – $35 / hour
- [Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Dallas)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5a41a6cf-09bd-494d-aa49-5cc0f5e98dad/tax-expert-turbotax-store-dallas-at-intuit) at [Intuit](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intuit) — Full-time, Dallas, TX
- [Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Los Angeles)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3fea1e8d-691e-4583-8ab7-9cd2808c1a57/tax-expert-turbotax-store-los-angeles-at-intuit) at [Intuit](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intuit) — Los Angeles, CA, $33 – $36 / hour
- [Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Seattle)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7ccb7b2d-2bb8-45e9-9ef2-0eb83d8eccaf/tax-expert-turbotax-store-seattle-at-intuit) at [Intuit](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intuit) — Full-time, Bellevue, WA, $33 – $36 / hour
- [Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (Phoenix)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/eedf2df0-b1f8-4da2-8b67-71f1b9f96eda/tax-expert-turbotax-store-phoenix-at-intuit) at [Intuit](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intuit) — Scottsdale, AZ
- [Tax Expert - TurboTax Store (New York)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/63fbdaf5-a1d1-4b2d-95ab-ef3f6f028570/tax-expert-turbotax-store-new-york-at-intuit) at [Intuit](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intuit) — Full-time, Brooklyn, NY, $33 – $36 / hour

## Likely next role (2)

Where Tax Preparers commonly go next: [Tax Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/tax-analyst), [Tax Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/tax-specialist).

- [Tax Analyst](https://campbellsoup.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ExternalCareers_GlobalSite/job/USA---NJ---Camden/Tax-Analyst_Req-67158) at [Pepperidge Farm](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/pepperidge-farm) — Camden, NJ (listed on Pepperidge Farm's own careers site)
- [Mobility Tax Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/39bc8638-fdc7-4626-854f-a099bfdaf833/mobility-tax-analyst-at-palantir) at [Palantir](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/palantir) — Full-time, Palo Alto, CA, $85,000 – $140,000

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