SimpleMANAGE is seeking an experienced Contract Tax Preparer to support our Garden City, NY office through the September 15 and October 15 extension deadlines. This engagement will focus on a ...
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SimpleMANAGE is seeking an experienced Contract Tax Preparer to support our Garden City, NY office through the September 15 and October 15 extension deadlines. This engagement will focus on a ...
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SimpleMANAGE is seeking an experienced Contract Tax Preparer to support our Garden City, NY office through the September 15 and October 15 extension deadlines. This engagement will focus on a ...
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SimpleMANAGE is seeking an experienced Contract Tax Preparer to support our Garden City, NY office through the September 15 and October 15 extension deadlines. This engagement will focus on a ...
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SimpleMANAGE is seeking an experienced Contract Tax Preparer to support our Garden City, NY office through the September 15 and October 15 extension deadlines. This engagement will focus on a ...
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SimpleMANAGE is seeking an experienced Contract Tax Preparer to support our Garden City, NY office through the September 15 and October 15 extension deadlines. This engagement will focus on a ...
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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract tax preparer in the United States is $17.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does a typical work schedule look like for a contract tax preparer, especially during tax season?
As a Contract Tax Preparer, your work schedule can be highly variable, particularly during the busy tax season, which often runs from January through mid-April. You may work long hours to meet client deadlines, including evenings and weekends, but outside of peak periods, the role tends to offer greater flexibility and the possibility for part-time or remote work. Many contract tax preparers work independently or as part of a small team, allowing them to set their own schedules to some extent. Understanding these seasonal fluctuations can help you balance workload and plan your commitments effectively.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract tax preparer?
To thrive as a Contract Tax Preparer, you need strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations, proficiency in preparing individual and business tax returns, and attention to detail, often supported by relevant education or experience. Familiarity with tax preparation software (such as Intuit ProSeries or Drake Tax), IRS e-filing systems, and sometimes certification like an Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA, is typically required. Excellent client communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this position. These skills are critical for ensuring accurate, timely tax filings and maintaining client trust in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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SimpleMANAGE is seeking an experienced Contract Tax Preparer to support our Garden City, NY office through the September 15 and October 15 extension deadlines. This engagement will focus on a portfolio of real estate and alternative investment entities, including partnerships, TIC structures, Qualified Opportunity Funds, and related holding and operating companies.
The scope is primarily Forms 1065 and 1040, including federal, multistate, composite, and PTET filings. This is not a training position. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of assigned returns, work independently in CCH Axcess Tax, and carry complex partnership and real estate tax work through completion.
This is an on-site contract position requiring three days per week in our Garden City office at 900 Stewart Ave, Suite 210, Garden City, NY 11530. The engagement will begin immediately and run through October 15.
Responsibilities
Requirements
The scope is primarily Forms 1065 and 1040, including federal, multistate, composite, and PTET filings. This is not a training position. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of assigned returns, work independently in CCH Axcess Tax, and carry complex partnership and real estate tax work through completion.
This is an on-site contract position requiring three days per week in our Garden City office at 900 Stewart Ave, Suite 210, Garden City, NY 11530. The engagement will begin immediately and run through October 15.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review Forms 1065 and 1040, including federal, multistate, composite, and PTET filings
- Handle partnership allocations, capital accounts, 704(c) items, 754 elections, and related K-1 preparation
- Review cost segregation studies and incorporate results into depreciation schedules
- Handle intercompany and related-party items across affiliated entities
- Manage Qualified Opportunity Zone compliance, including Forms 8996 and 8997
- Address real estate tax matters including 163(j), 469, 199A, 1031 exchanges, and TIC interests
- Manage assigned returns through completion and meet September 15 and October 15 deadlines
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience preparing Forms 1065 and 1040
- Daily working proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax
- Advanced partnership tax experience, including 704(b), 704(c), 754, 743(b), and 734(b)
- Experience with partnership capital accounts, allocations, and K-1 preparation
- Hands-on experience with cost segregation and real estate depreciation
- Prior experience with a family office, real estate investment platform, or significant real estate partnership portfolio
- Working knowledge of New York PTET, composite filings, and nonresident withholding
- Experience managing a high volume of returns through extension season
- Ability to work independently and on site in Garden City three days per week
- No college degree, CPA, or EA designation required