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Seasonal tax specialist

Help people file their taxes from home during tax season.

Median pay
$54,920 a year
Cost to start
Free training
Time to start
Train in the fall, work January to April
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What it really pays

$54,920 a year (median)

Figure is for year-round tax preparers. Seasonal roles pay by the hour for a few months.

National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)

Where to start

Start Intuit Academy's free Tax Level 1 course.

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