preparer
Americannoun
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preparers
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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.
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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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The bill says the IRS doesn’t have unlimited time to audit a taxpayer’s return handled by an unscrupulous preparer.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
It might just take some quick questions from a tax preparer to figure out.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
His advice is to notify the preparer about the mistake and ask for an explanation.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
If your tax preparer files your return late, you aren’t off the hook from a late-filing penalty.
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
Her lawyers argued the Supreme Court needed to hear the case so Murrin and millions of people like her wouldn’t be blindsided by the IRS years after tax preparers took advantage of them.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Watch out for preparers who insist on being paid a large sum upfront.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
But a big reason, tax preparers and analysts say, is that taxpayers might be claiming deductions beyond what the law allows, both intentionally and accidentally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Paid tax preparers aren’t required to have any credentials, and 56% don’t, according to the Center for Taxpayer Rights.
From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026
Tax preparers and barbers, convenience-store owners and stay-at-home moms.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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