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

For example, 29% of people said it has been at least a year and another 21% said they haven’t touched it since starting with their current employer, according to a 2024 survey from the tax preparer Jackson Hewitt.

From MarketWatch

H&R Block, a tax preparer, scored highest on Goldman’s screen, with a potential AI earnings per share boost of 51%.

From Barron's

She also works as a tax preparer for a big company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her signature joke is about how she is a tax preparer and how she once was a caregiver of two elderly women who have died.

From Los Angeles Times

When you’re filing taxes, there are two numbers you should care about: how much you’re paying the preparer and the total tax due.

From Salon