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Tax Preparers

SOC 13-2082.00

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Zone 3 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.5

Speaking

3.2

Writing

3.1

Mathematics

3.1

Complex Problem Solving

3.1

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

Mathematics

3.6

Economics and Accounting

3.5

English Language

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Clerical

3.0

Law and Government

3.0

Administration and Management

2.5

Key Tasks

1Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.

2Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.

3Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

4Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.

5Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.

Also Known As

Certified Income Tax Preparer (CTP) Corporate Tax Preparer Enrolled Agent Income Tax Advisor Income Tax Consultant Income Tax Expert Income Tax Preparer Licensed Tax Consultant Master Tax Advisor Tax Advisor