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

If your tax preparer files your return late, you aren’t off the hook from a late-filing penalty.

From Barron's

The IRS will lift penalties for reasonable cause, but a tax preparer’s negligence or error doesn’t count as an excuse, a rule TAS calls “grossly unfair.”

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

But with your tax preparer, the conversation will turn quickly to that taboo topic — your income.

From MarketWatch

It’s a strange relationship: For most of the year, we’re barely in touch with the tax preparer.

From MarketWatch