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 10 - Southeast | 60 | 17 | $12.89/hr | $2.16/hr | $8.04/hr | $8.94/hr | $11.53/hr | $16.53/hr | $18.55/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,290 | 215 | $19.50/hr | $0.88/hr | $12.24/hr | $13.78/hr | $17.84/hr | $23.67/hr | $29.00/hr |
| U S | 61,140 | 1,651 | $20.26/hr | $0.26/hr | $9.17/hr | $11.48/hr | $16.39/hr | $25.89/hr | $37.16/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 | 160 | $16.77/hr | N/A |
| Credit Analysts | 70 | $23.12/hr | N/A |
| Insurance Underwriters | 40 | $25.77/hr | N/A |
| Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 20 | $29.07/hr | N/A |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 10 | $17.94/hr | N/A |
| New Accounts Clerks | N/A | $16.75/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.