DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
13-2082 Tax Preparers
Occupational Description:
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Excludes “Accountants and Auditors” (13-2011).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 4 - West Central | 30 | 7 | $15.84/hr | $1.43/hr | $12.15/hr | $13.19/hr | $14.93/hr | $18.94/hr | $21.43/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,060 | 187 | $19.31/hr | $0.81/hr | $11.84/hr | $13.54/hr | $17.39/hr | $23.41/hr | $29.14/hr |
| U S | 59,180 | 2,130 | $19.33/hr | $0.31/hr | $9.09/hr | $11.30/hr | $15.85/hr | $24.06/hr | $35.04/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 90 | $14.35/hr | N/A |
| New Accounts Clerks | 80 | $14.20/hr | N/A |
| Credit Analysts | 30 | $31.34/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Tax Preparers
- Reviews financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare return.
- Consults tax law handbook or bulletins to determine procedure for preparation of atypical returns.
- Verifies totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic or procedure, as needed.
- Calculates form preparation fee according to complexity of return and amount of time required to prepare forms.
- Interviews client to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
- Computes taxes owed, using adding machine or personal computer, and completes entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.