Also called: EA
A tax expert licensed by the IRS who can prepare returns and represent people in IRS audits and disputes.
A client got a scary IRS letter saying she owes $18,000, so you review her records, find a mistake in the IRS's math and negotiate it down.
Many run their own practices and earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. No degree required; must pass the three-part IRS Special Enrollment Exam.
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Accounting, Taxation.
Growing about average. Steady demand.
Medium risk for 10 years. Software prepares more returns on its own, but representing people in IRS audits and disputes keeps a licensed human in demand.
Classes: Accounting, Personal finance, U.S. Government, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2082.
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