Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to make sure they complete tax forms accurately

Keep clients' taxes to a minimum using all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits

Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required

Compute taxes owed or overpaid and complete entries on forms following tax form instructions and tax tables

Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparing returns that are not typical

Prepare or help prepare simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses

Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to find errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures

Interview clients to get additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances