Tax Preparer duties and responsibilities
Tax Preparers perform many accounting, customer service and organizational tasks to help maintain the financial health of their clients or employer. Their duties and responsibilities often include:
Informing clients or employers on the tax preparation process
Collecting relevant financial records, including pay stubs and income statements
Inputting data from financial records into tax return software or databases
Using applicable federal, state and local tax law to determine deductions and how much each client will pay or earn on the return
Completing and filing tax documents with appropriate agencies, like the IRS, state and local government entities
Acting as a representative for clients with applicable agencies as required
Building customer relationships to promote and expand the business