JOB SUMMARY:
Platinum Elite Consultants is building a nationwide roster of independent tax preparers for the 2027 filing season. You'll prepare individual and small-business returns remotely, set your own fees, and keep 60% of what you charge --- 70% once you pass 75 returns in a season.
Most firms recruiting preparers charge between $299 and $2,999 up front. We charge nothing. Training is free, we help you obtain your PTIN, and you file under our established EFIN, so you don't need your own. New preparers start from zero and finish with a final exam; experienced preparers skip the training and go straight to terms.
This is a 1099 independent contractor role, remote, anywhere in the United States.
DUTIES:
Prepare and file accurate individual and small-business returns for the clients you serve, using the firm's professional tax software and EFIN
Conduct your own client intake interviews and collect the supporting documents each return requires
Complete and contemporaneously document all required due diligence, including Form 8867 where refundable credits or head-of-household status apply
Review every return for accuracy before you sign and transmit it
Set your own fees and manage your own client relationships, workload and schedule
Maintain an active PTIN and any additional registration your state requires
Keep client information confidential and handle it securely
Raise questions on complex or unclear positions rather than guessing --- experienced preparers and the firm's owner are available directly
REQUIREMENTS
Required:
An active PTIN, or willingness to obtain one before preparing returns --- we'll walk you through it
A computer and reliable high-speed internet
Ability to work independently and manage your own client schedule
Comfort handling confidential financial information
A commitment to accuracy and ethical practice over speed
18 or older and legally able to work as an independent contractor in the United States
Helpful, not required
Prior tax, bookkeeping, payroll or customer-facing experience
An existing book of clients --- tell us on the application; those terms look different
Prior experience in professional tax software
Bilingual(Spanish)
Please note:
some states impose additional preparer requirements --- California, Oregon, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, Nevada and Illinois --- and we'll go through yours with you.
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. It is not salaried employment, and there are no guaranteed hours or earnings.
Pay: $2,500.00 - $10,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Remote
