Becoming a tax preparer can offer rewarding and well-paying work. For example, the average tax preparer made about $68,090 in 2018.[1]Â You can make even more money if you do more detailed tax planning and resolution, such as if you become a certified public accountant (CPA) or tax attorney. In addition, tax preparers deal with a large cross-section of the public and, in many cases, are able to deliver good news of a large return or money found in previous years' returns to their clients. You'll also enjoy quite a bit of job security since people have to file taxes every year regardless of the state of the economy.[2]Â While it may seem like being a tax preparer would require a lot of education and training, almost anyone can become qualified in a number of months In general, tax preparers are required to have a high-school diploma or equivalent. That is, you don't need a bachelor's or associate degree to get started or to thrive in the tax preparation industry. However, any aspiring tax preparer should be aware that the job will require some basic skills. You can prepare for the job in high school by cultivating.