Tax Relief Advocates

Tax Relief Advocates

Tax Preparer

Irvine, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$27k-$34kDetected 50 days ago
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About the role

  • We turn complex tax challenges into clear, winning strategies for individuals and businesses-saving them money, reducing stress, and providing real financial peace of mind.
  • We're on the hunt for experienced Tax Preparers with strong foundations in individual and amended return preparation who are ready to take their career to the next level!
  • This is your chance to expand your expertise in sophisticated business tax work, handle high-impact cases, and advance in a firm that invests in your professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize every return to unlock maximum deductions, credits, and refunds while ensuring ironclad compliance
  • Deliver clear, confident guidance to clients on tax strategies, rules, and outcomes

Requirements

  • Required: Active CTEC certification or Enrolled Agent (EA) license, valid PTIN, and current CTEC registration
  • Enthusiasm for building client relationships and supporting sales/retention

Nice to have

  • Prepare and file individual tax returns (1040 series) and amended returns daily, tackling a high-volume mix of cases from moderate to advanced complexity
  • Excel at sophisticated individual returns, including multi-state filings, self-employment income (Schedule C), rental (Schedule E), and itemized deductions.
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis and tax research to spot major savings opportunities and resolve tricky compliance issues
  • Stay ahead of evolving federal, state, and local tax changes and apply them directly to client work
  • 1+ years of proven experience preparing individual tax returns, with regular hands-on work on amended returns and varying complexity (multi-state, self-employment, rentals, itemized deductions, etc.)
  • Solid command of individual tax topics, schedules, and advanced scenarios
  • Proficiency in accounting/tax software (ProSeries is a plus!)
  • Sharp analytical mindset and laser-focused attention to detail

Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $27-$34/hr + uncapped commissions earned on returns prepared

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

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