Marg Career Library - Tax Preparers

Overview:

Prepare individual or small business tax returns.

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Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Commerce Diploma
Degree/Graduation Courses:	Bachelor’s in accounting, statistics, or economics
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	Tax preparer exam, and some states require you to earn a special license

Calculate form preparation expenses based on the complexity of the return and the amount of time it will take to prepare it.
Using adding machines or personal computers, calculate taxes owed or overpaid, and fill entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
Examine financial data, such as income statements and expense documentation, to identify the forms required to file tax returns.
To uncover problems in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures, check data input or verify totals on forms supplied by others.
Prepare or help individuals and small businesses with simple to complex tax returns.
Provide enough information and assistance to taxpayers to guarantee proper tax form completion.