Tax Preparers
O*NET Code: 13-2082.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
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💼 Also Known As
Corporate Tax PreparerCPA (Certified Public Accountant)Credentialed Tax ExpertCredentialed Tax ProfessionalEnrolled AgentIncome Tax AdvisorIncome Tax ConsultantIncome Tax ExpertIncome Tax PreparerLicensed Tax ConsultantPreseason Tax ProfessionalTax AccountantTax AdvisorTax AssociateTax ConsultantTax EvaluatorTax PreparerTax Preparer AssistantTax ProfessionalTax Specialist
⚡ Skills (11)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Speaking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Time Management3/100
Writing3/100
Mathematics3/100
Monitoring3/100
Service Orientation3/100
+ 1 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (42)
🔥Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0ACI TaskTracker
Project management software
0ATX Total Accounting Office
Accounting software
0ATX Total Tax Office
Tax preparation software
0CCH ProSystem fx TAX
Tax preparation software
0Creative Solutions CPA Depreciation
Tax preparation software
0Creative Solutions UltraTax CS
Tax preparation software
0Datagroup ElectroFile 1040
Tax preparation software
0Datagroup ElectroFile ELF
Tax preparation software
0Datagroup ElectroFile ST
Tax preparation software
0Datair Employee Benefits Systems
Financial analysis software
0Electronic ToolKit for Tax Preparers
Tax preparation software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0ExacTax PackageEX
Tax preparation software
0GreatTax
Tax preparation software
0Greatland Corporation Winfiler
Human resources software
0Intellitax financial solutions software
Tax preparation software
0Intuit ProSeries
Tax preparation software
0Intuit TurboTax
Tax preparation software
0Kleinrock Publishing
Financial analysis software
0LaCerte 1040 Tax Analyzer
Tax preparation software
0Laserfiche Avante
Document management software
0M8 Client Billing
Accounting software
0Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet browser software
0Petz Enterprises V-Tax
Tax preparation software
0Quicken
Accounting software
0Sage 50 Accounting
Data base user interface and query software
0Sales Tax Tools Sales Tax Researcher
Financial analysis software
0ScheduleVIEW
Calendar and scheduling software
0Sungard Relius
Financial analysis software
0Sync Essentials Trade Accountant
Financial analysis software
0Tax compliance property tax management software
Compliance software
0Tax software
Accounting software
0Thomson GoSystem MyTaxInfo
Spreadsheet software
0Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS
Tax preparation software
0Universal Tax Systems TaxWise
Tax preparation software
0Web page creation and editing software
Web page creation and editing software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Tax Preparers → Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (61% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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