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Avg. salary range
$55k–$62k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Tax preparers assist individuals or small businesses to file their income tax returns. They meet with clients during the tax preparation process to review financial records, complete all tax forms, and ensure that completed forms follow legislation and regulations.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$39,800
Average
$54,800
High
$69,700
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 9am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$57,167
Overall Rank
154th
out of 199 careers
In Finance & Insurance
8th
out of 11 careers
Salary distribution
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