How many hours does a tax guy work? and how much does he get paid?

Answer 1

Um, Tax season in the US runs from January 15th - April 15th.
That is when the bulk of tax returns are filed, with a decided preponderence toward April 15th. Ouside of that period, business is light.

That said, In early April, you might work 12 hour days, including weekends, if you can stand it. After April 15th business drops off dramatically, and you will be lucky to work full time.

If you are a CPA, or have credentials in accounting or tax preparation, you can make $20/hr on up, depending on the community and the clientele. Nobody is going to pay you to do their short form.

I used to freelance as a tax practitioner, but recordkeeping got too complicated, and customers expect you to work miracles.

Answer 2

What do you mean by "tax guy"? An IRS agent? A CPA?


I'm a CPA and work 40-50 hours/week May-December, and 60-70 hours during Tax season. I make pretty good money (upper 5 figures).

In response to the listing below - if you're a CPA who does Payroll tax, mothly write-up and corporate returns (as I do) your firm will stay busy all year long. CPA's also audit other agencies in the off-season to keep a full schedule.