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April 2006 - Volume 3 - Issue 4
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Four Careers You Can't Afford to Ignore

There are only two things certain in life; one of them is taxes. It’s April and that means it’s time every working person in the U.S. to submit their taxes. Since filing your taxes can be so time consuming and difficult to understand, tax careers are booming.

There are many different avenues in tax-related work. Here is a list of these taxation careers and a brief summary including what the job entails and the pay expectancy.

Tax preparers put tax returns together for people and small businesses but do not need to have the background or experience of a certified public accountant. They check data and verify form totals prepared by taxpayers to find errors in calculations, data entry or other procedures. Tax preparers use relevant information and their own judgment to make sure all processes comply with laws and regulations. The median annual salary for tax preparers was $39,500 in 2004.

Tax accountants concentrate on advising businesses about the tax advantages and disadvantages of business decisions and help companies establish tax shelter. Additionally, they prepare individual income tax returns. They compute and record data to keep business and individual’s financial records complete. The average salary for tax accountants in 2004 was...

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Career of the Month – Financial Advisor
 

Financial Advisor Job Description

The main function of a financial advisor is to evaluate the economic performance of certain companies and industries for business firms and other organizations that have the money to make valuable investments.

Other tasks financial advisors have include:

  • Compiling data for financial reports
  • Analyzing social and economic data
  • Examining market conditions
  • Working with detailed financial records
  • Creating statistical diagrams and charts
  • Advising clients on financial matters
  • Making investment presentations

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