Worker Characteristics Good ability to check written information, such as records and forms, for errors Ability to move the fingers quickly, such as when using an adding machine Ability to use words well when writing or speaking Ability to solve problems and make decisions Ability to work well with numbers Ability to prepare tax records without making mistakes Desire to help people Tax preparers need to know how to use a computer. They also must be able to analyze complex information. Work Setting Tax preparers work indoors in offices. Some tax preparers work only during the tax season which is January to April. They often work evenings and weekends during the busy season.
Wages vary with level of training and experience.
Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies by experience, employer, and area of the country. Full-time tax preparers who work all year long usually receive benefits. Common benefits include sick leave, vacation, and health insurance. Some companies enroll their employees in retirement programs.