Career Occupational Profile for: Tax Preparers
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.
Overview
| $27,360.00 | Median Annual Wage | 2,000 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 10.9 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 14.9 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 100,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 30.9 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 92,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 54.2 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
Sample Job Titles
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- Credit Analysts
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- Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Actuaries
- Credit Checkers
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks
- New Accounts Clerks
- Insurance Claims Clerks
Related Academic Programs
Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)

