preparer
Americannoun
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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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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
Starting over with a new tax preparer is such a hassle.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
His advice is to notify the preparer about the mistake and ask for an explanation.
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
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
Many tax preparers these days have moved away from in-person visits.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 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
In 2024, returns prepared by non-credentialed preparers accounted for 96% of audit adjustments related to the earned-income tax credit, according to TAS.
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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