Income Tax Preparer Independent Contractor

About the position

The Income Tax Preparer position at R&S Tax Pros is an independent contractor role focused on providing tax preparation services. The role requires candidates to have their own clientele, as the company does not provide clients. The position is flexible, allowing for remote work, and involves various administrative and tax-related tasks to assist clients in filing their taxes accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with administrative tasks, such as answering phones and setting up appointments.
• Collecting and organizing confidential information about clients' income, expenses, and allowances.
• Understanding the tax laws of both federal and state, including adjustments, credits, and deductions.
• Double-checking data entry and math equations to ensure they are correct.
• Working with accounting and financial software.
• Reviewing previous tax returns and financial documentation to find missing or insufficient information.
• Calculating taxes due or refunds due to the client.
• Consulting tax law publications for guidance in unusual situations.

Requirements

• At least one year of tax preparation experience in a professional setting.
• PTIN certification is required.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Remote work opportunity
• Access to professional tax software
• Marketing materials provided