Tax Preparers

in California

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

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Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Information Gathering	83	55
Mathematics	87	59
Problem Identification	77	48
Reading Comprehension	77	62

Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year - Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	11,500	12,000	500	4.4	13,870

Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$29.48	$17.69	$24.61	$37.91

Education

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Workers must have a Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs

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The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Tax Preparers

Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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