H-1B Visa Tax Preparer Jobs
Tax Preparer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at accounting firms, payroll companies, and corporate tax departments that structure the role around a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, satisfying the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires for H-1B visa approval.
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Get Access To All JobsBenefits:
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
Calling all Experienced Tax Preparers! Join our team for an exciting opportunity that offers flexible schedules. Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level. You will provide exceptional client service while connecting with clients in a fun, fast-paced environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference for the hardest working!
We welcome you to apply!
Perks:
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
- Hourly pay + competitive bonus program
- Flexible Schedule Options - Work that works for you!
- Includes any health and wellness benefits offered
- Free continuing tax education
- Discounted family tax returns (terms apply)
- Plus, you'll work in a fast-paced, innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.
What you need:
- 2+ seasons of previous experience completing individual, trust, and/or partnership tax returns.
- Passion for providing extraordinary customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping or taxes.
- Current PTIN and CTEC MANDATORY
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to learn new skills and make an impact, apply today!
PTIN Certification: Yes
By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge that most Jackson Hewitt locations are operated by independent franchisees and not Jackson Hewitt or its affiliates. I further acknowledge that franchisees are independent employers and separate companies and employers from Jackson Hewitt Inc., and set their own employment policies and practices. Franchisees are the exclusive employer of their employees and as such are solely responsible for all employment-related matters and decisions in their locations. Specifically, with regard to employees of franchisees, such franchisees, and not Jackson Hewitt, will have exclusive control over all employment-related decisions, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, wages, conditions of employment, discipline, staffing, or any other day-to-day employment issue. Jackson Hewitt Inc. will have no obligation or right to control any franchise employment issue relating to employees of a Jackson Hewitt franchisee. By applying for a job at a franchise-operated location, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that Jackson Hewitt will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the relevant franchisee for information about its privacy practices. Any communications opt-out that I submit in any franchisee’s job application process is specific to that franchisee and will not be communicated to any other entity.
Benefits:
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
Calling all Experienced Tax Preparers! Join our team for an exciting opportunity that offers flexible schedules. Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level. You will provide exceptional client service while connecting with clients in a fun, fast-paced environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference for the hardest working!
We welcome you to apply!
Perks:
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
- Hourly pay + competitive bonus program
- Flexible Schedule Options - Work that works for you!
- Includes any health and wellness benefits offered
- Free continuing tax education
- Discounted family tax returns (terms apply)
- Plus, you'll work in a fast-paced, innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.
What you need:
- 2+ seasons of previous experience completing individual, trust, and/or partnership tax returns.
- Passion for providing extraordinary customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping or taxes.
- Current PTIN and CTEC MANDATORY
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to learn new skills and make an impact, apply today!
PTIN Certification: Yes
By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge that most Jackson Hewitt locations are operated by independent franchisees and not Jackson Hewitt or its affiliates. I further acknowledge that franchisees are independent employers and separate companies and employers from Jackson Hewitt Inc., and set their own employment policies and practices. Franchisees are the exclusive employer of their employees and as such are solely responsible for all employment-related matters and decisions in their locations. Specifically, with regard to employees of franchisees, such franchisees, and not Jackson Hewitt, will have exclusive control over all employment-related decisions, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, wages, conditions of employment, discipline, staffing, or any other day-to-day employment issue. Jackson Hewitt Inc. will have no obligation or right to control any franchise employment issue relating to employees of a Jackson Hewitt franchisee. By applying for a job at a franchise-operated location, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that Jackson Hewitt will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the relevant franchisee for information about its privacy practices. Any communications opt-out that I submit in any franchisee’s job application process is specific to that franchisee and will not be communicated to any other entity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Tax Preparer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Tax Preparer duties. A bachelor's in accounting or taxation is the strongest fit. A finance or business degree works if your transcript shows substantial coursework in tax-specific subjects.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your SOC code before your offer conversation so you can negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Target firms with dedicated international hiring
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for accounting and tax roles. Firms that have sponsored before have established internal processes, reducing the risk they'll withdraw an offer when they learn about sponsorship costs.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you'll work at multiple client sites, each location needs a separately certified LCA filed with DOL. Raise this with your employer before signing anything. Firms new to sponsoring tax professionals often overlook multi-site LCA requirements until it's too late to file on time.
Review the O*NET profile before your interview
O*NET lists the core duties and educational requirements for tax preparation roles. Mapping your resume language to those duty descriptions strengthens both your interview and your employer's specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition USCIS will review.
Align your start date with H-1B filing windows
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm timing with your employer early. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofits can file year-round, letting you start sooner. Building a 60-day buffer into your planned start date protects against USCIS processing delays.
H-1B Visa Tax Preparer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Preparer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. A Tax Preparer role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field as a minimum requirement for the job. Firms that accept any degree or no degree for the same role cannot support an H-1B petition. Accounting firms and corporate tax departments are most likely to structure the role at the degree level USCIS requires.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Preparers?
Large and mid-size public accounting firms, corporate tax departments at Fortune 500 companies, and payroll processing companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for tax roles. These employers file LCAs regularly and have HR teams familiar with the process. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for accounting roles directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces LCA data from DOL disclosure records.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a sponsor?
Gather your official transcripts showing a degree in accounting, finance, or a tax-related field, any active credentials such as CPA licensure or Enrolled Agent status, and your current immigration documents including your I-94 and any prior H-1B approval notices. Having transcripts evaluated by a credential assessment service strengthens your employer's specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.
How long does H-1B status last for a Tax Preparer position?
H-1B status is initially approved for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible only if a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed and meets specific eligibility thresholds. Your employer must file a new I-129 extension petition with USCIS before your current status expires to maintain your authorization to work.
Does my employer need a separate LCA if I prepare taxes at client locations?
Yes. Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL, with prevailing wages set for that specific location. Short-term placements under 30 days may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but recurring work at a client site does not. Confirm your employer understands the multi-site LCA requirement before accepting any role that involves work at client offices.