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

Annie Durkin is a government-certified preparer of tax returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

The only way your tax preparer will know about this is if you tell them.

From MarketWatch

To hire a tax preparer or not?

From MarketWatch

“If your preparer is available to answer questions and do more in-depth planning, you should expect to pay more,” he said.

From MarketWatch

A QCB counts as all or part of your RMD and reduces your taxable income—and that’s as good as a full tax deduction, says Rob Burnette, a tax preparer at the Outlook Financial Center.

From Barron's