preparer

American  

[pri-pair-er] / prɪˈpɛər ər /

noun

1. someone who puts something into the proper condition or state of readiness.

   Consult with a tax preparer to ensure that you take advantage of any state or federal tax credits that may be available.

2. someone who makes, compiles, or creates something.

   As a CIA analyst assigned to the White House, he served as the chair of several intelligence committees and was the preparer of the President's daily brief.

   After handling raw poultry, food preparers must wash their hands thoroughly to avoid transmitting disease-causing bacteria.

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Etymology

Origin of preparer

prepare ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Anyone can say they are a tax preparer without any special training, so you want to be sure to look for the ones who have designation that show they are licensed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Anyone can claim to be a professional tax preparer, but you want somebody who is properly trained.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

For more complicated returns, you might have dropped off your paperwork and come back later to sign, but you still would have had some face time with the preparer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

To ensure compliance, ask your preparer to confirm submission in advance of April 15.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

After that, he worked as a food preparer at a mall in Baltimore.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore