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Tax Preparers
Business and Financial Operations · SOC 13-2082
12.8% AI Exposure — Medium
$54,920
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
10,600
Proj. Annual Openings
76,480
Employment (OEWS 2025)
87/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure12.8%
AI Resiliency87/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure17.3%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Critical Thinking
4.Speaking
5.Mathematics
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
Common titles: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Enrolled Agent, Income Tax Preparer, Tax Accountant, Tax Advisor, Tax Associate
Representative Tasks
- •Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
- •Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
- •Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
- •Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
- •Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Calculate tax information.
- •Advise others on financial matters.
- •Interview clients to gather financial information.
- •Examine financial records.
- •Verify accuracy of records.
Tools & Technologies
Intuit TurboTax · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotIntuit QuickBooks · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotTax softwareATX Total Accounting OfficeATX Total Tax OfficeCCH ProSystem fx TAXCreative Solutions UltraTax CSDatair Employee Benefits Systems
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
26.0%
Avg AI Exposure
9
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 12.8% | 17.3% |
| Outlook | Average | 50% Bright |
| Median Salary | $54,920 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 87/100 | N/A |