Tax Preparers
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| Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.
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Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.
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- 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.
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$32,710.00/year
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$39,490.00/year
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1. Number Facility
2. Mathematical Reasoning
3. Oral Comprehension
4. Written Comprehension
5. Oral Expression
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1. Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
2. Processing Information
3. Performing Administrative Activities
4. Documenting/Recording Information
5. Evaluating Information Against Standards
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1. Mathematics
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Information Gathering
4. Active Listening
5. Speaking
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1. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
2. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
3. Consequence of Error
4. Provide a Service to Others
5. Sitting
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