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

“It’s possible, even when documents are uploaded digitally, that a preparer could have multiple windows or files open and make a transposition error,” said Thomas Gorczynski, a tax professional and enrolled agent with the IRS.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

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

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

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