Hire Tax Preparers

Tax preparers give your firm the capacity it needs in busy season. Our LATAM preparers handle individual and business returns and workpapers, ready for your review.

  • Works your time zone
  • 8-stage vetting
  • Shortlist in 7–10 days

Typical annual cost

U.S. hire$70,000
Lateam LATAM hire$24,000

Companies save around 66% per tax preparer — with no drop in seniority.

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What a tax preparer does

Hire remote tax preparers from Latin America.

  • Prepare individual and business tax returns
  • Build and organize workpapers
  • Gather and review client source documents
  • Prepare extensions and estimated payments
  • Flag open questions for reviewers
  • Keep engagement status current in your system

Core skills we test for

  • U.S. tax preparation
  • Workpapers
  • Attention to detail
  • Deadline management
  • Client document review
  • Written English

Tools they work in

UltraTaxLacerteProConnectCCH Axcess

Hiring tax preparers, answered

How quickly can I hire a tax preparer?

We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.

How much does a remote tax preparer from Latin America cost?

Most of our tax preparers land around $24,000 per year all-in, versus roughly $70,000 for a comparable U.S. hire — about 66% less, with no drop in quality.

Will they work in my time zone?

Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.

How do you vet tax preparers?

Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.

Ready to meet your tax preparer?

Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.

Book a free intro call