"Helping small business owners or individuals prepare their tax returns on time is challenging. It's a
crunch every year when the season gets busy, but I love the challenge. You have to ask a lot of questions to make sure you have accurate and complete information, and that you're doing everything you can to help people. I get to learn about tax law changes every year and it’s interesting to apply that knowledge and figure out how new rules might impact my clients. This job requires attention to detail, good people skills, a commitment to constantly learning, and the ability to meet deadlines. I love it!"

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Job Description

Tax Preparers prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. *

*Source: This information is based on O*NET™ data. O*NET is a trademark registered to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Top Job Skills:

• Bookkeeping
• Tax planning
• Customer service
• Tax preparation
• Account reconciliations

General Work Activities:

•  Mental Processes
  • Examine financial records
  • Verify accuracy of records
  • Update professional knowledge
  • Develop financial plans for clients
  • Schedule appointments
• Interacting With Others
  • Advise others on financial matters
  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures
  • Correspond with customers to answer questions and/or resolve complaints
• Information Input
  • Calculate tax information
  • Interview clients to gather financial information

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

*All data is factual, but names, images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the identity of employees and businesses

Job Statistics

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

 

• Upstate
• Greenville
• Worklink
• Upper Savannah
• Trident
• Pee Dee

Source: SC Works Online Services. Ask an SC Works representative for more information about postings in your area

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

 

• HRB Digital, LLC
• Liberty Tax
• NewRez, LLC
• Robert Half
• SolomonEdwards
• PwC Professional

Source: SC Works Online Services. Ask an SC Works representative for more information about postings in your area

Related Occupations

 

• Accountants and Auditors
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
• Credit Counselors
• Personal Financial Advisors
• Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
• Brokerage Clerks

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2025

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