Tax Preparers

# 779 overall · better than 10.5% of other jobs
3.8
High Risk
41.7% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Forgivability
3/5
Ethics
4/5
Automatability
4/5
Technical Feasibility
4/5
Economic Incentive
5/5
Physical Requirements
Tax preparation is highly susceptible to automation due to its repetitive nature and the capabilities of current AI technologies. However, some tasks still require human oversight and interaction, particularly for complex and personalized cases.

Median Salary: $49,010

Traits: 57

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33/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
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74/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
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60/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
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68/100Work_Schedules
52/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Tax Preparers

Low to No Risk
7
Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
2
Extreme Risk
3
  • 2.5Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
  • 2Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
  • 2Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
  • 2.4Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
  • 1.8Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
  • 1.5Answer questions and provide future tax planning to clients.
  • 1.7Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.

41.7% of Tax Preparers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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