Occupation information for Tax Preparers District Of Columbia

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Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

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Currently Employed: 180

Projected Annual Job Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
Review financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
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.
Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.
Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.
Answer questions and provide future tax planning to clients.

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