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Tax Preparer Assistant, Great Place to Start?

Are you afraid of jumping right into the tax preparation profession? Do you feel overwhelmed by the information and responsibility? Consider taking a position as a Tax Preparer's Assistant.

Can I Be a Tax Preparer at Any Time of …

Yes, it is true you can be a tax preparer at any time of the year. There is a great deal of tax preparation all year round. In addition to filing taxes, there are tax problems to be solved. This can be an all year business.

What should I say in a tax preparer interview?

What are the best things to say when being interviewed for a Tax Preparer position? What matters most? We address this age-old question and additional questions in this blog post that you won't want to miss.

3 Biggest Problems New Tax Preparers Face

New tax preparers have to face insufficient training when they first start out in the world of tax preparation. Certain online tax preparation courses don’t have hands on training, which makes it difficult for new tax preparers going into the job without doing any preparations. Further, most online courses do not provide quality customer support while you begin your new career.

Job to Bolster Resume

Becoming a tax preparer could be the perfect job to put on your resume, especially when you are first beginning your working career. A general understanding of taxes and how they affect people and businesses is exactly what employers are seeking for career elevation. And finally, you'll always be able to prepare your own taxes! That's an annual savings which can be calculated!

User Error Hours Problem Reporting Resolution

User Error Hours Problem Reporting Resolution

Remember when providing your information that the IRS system for reporting hours is extremely strict and your name must match up exactly with their records. So, remember to provide your CTEC ID Number or correct PTIN.

How Hard is it to Prepare Taxes?

If you are looking to become a tax preparer, then of course you would want to know how difficult the process is before you jump right into the arena of tax preparation. As with any profession, the job seems a lot harder when you are looking in from the outside. That is not to say preparing taxes is easy by any stretch of the imagination, but the modern day tax preparer can get away with being a lot less educated due to the proficiency of today’s tax software. This article will answer the question of how hard it is to be a tax preparer in in turn give you some vital information when you start on your path to become one of the best tax pros in the business.