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CPA or Enrolled Agent required. Business returns only: no 1040s.
Pay: $250–$350 per HOA return; $400–$700 per nonprofit return (990-EZ/990); $500–$900 per business return (1120, 1120-S, 1065), based on complexity. Hourly work for notices, correspondence and other projects at $40–$80/hr. Rates are negotiable for experienced CPAs.
Start date: Immediately.
Hybrid: Prep work is done remotely on your own schedule. You'll meet clients in person in Summit County a few times a year. Denver and Front Range CPAs and EAs who can make the drive are welcome.
Powder Accounting Group is an accounting firm serving homeowners associations, nonprofits and small businesses in Summit County. Our team keeps the books, so you'll work from clean, closed financials and won't have to chase clients for documents. We're looking for a credentialed preparer to own our clients' business tax returns. Many clients have non-calendar fiscal year-ends, so the work is steady year-round, not crammed into tax season. We'll start with roughly 10–15 returns and have the work to grow this into a larger, long-term role.
This role is a good fit for:
- A self-employed CPA or EA who wants a steady block of year-round business returns without having to find the clients
- An experienced or semi-retired CPA or EA who wants a manageable book of returns each year
What you'll do
- Prepare and sign HOA returns (1120-H, or 1120 with a Rev. Rul. 70-604 election when short-term rentals affect 1120-H eligibility), plus Colorado returns
- Prepare nonprofit returns (990-EZ, 990), including short-period returns from fiscal-year changes
- Prepare 1120, 1120-S and 1065 returns
- Track due dates and file extensions (7004, 8868) across fiscal year-ends
- Deliver each return with a clear payment summary: federal and Colorado balance due, due dates and next-year estimates
- Represent clients on IRS and Colorado notices (balance due, penalties, misapplied payments) under Form 2848, through to resolution
- Meet with clients to review returns, in person in Summit County a few times a year and by video otherwise
Requirements
- Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential (required)
- Active PTIN
- 3+ years preparing business returns (1120, 1120-S, 1065); 1120-H and 990 experience a strong plus
- Experience representing clients on IRS and state notices, including penalty abatement
- Based in Colorado and able to meet clients in Summit County a few times a year
Details: Contract (1099), part-time, year-round, flexible schedule. Remote prep with occasional in-person client meetings in Summit County. No benefits are offered for this contract role.
Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frisco, CO 80443
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote tax preparer jobs.
- Active PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) required before first day
- Proficiency in at least one professional tax software platform such as Drake or ProSeries
- Experience preparing federal and state individual income tax returns (Form 1040)
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Enrolled Agent credential, CPA licensure, or progress toward either preferred
- Attention to detail and ability to meet strict IRS filing deadlines under high volume
Tips for Your Remote Tax Preparer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote tax preparer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Remote postings at distributed firms fill quickly once filing season ramps up, so applying early gives you a real advantage.
Show your cloud tax software fluency
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your resume needs to name the specific platforms you've used: Drake, ProConnect, Lacerte, TaxSlayer Pro. Calling out the software versions or return volumes you've processed tells a remote hiring manager exactly what to expect from you on day one.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote tax preparer teams run on written updates, shared folders, and email threads rather than desk check-ins. Use your cover letter to show you can communicate clearly in writing, flag issues proactively, and keep clients informed without being prompted.
Highlight independent deadline management
Remote managers don't monitor filing timelines the way an in-office supervisor might. Calling out specific deadlines you've owned, like quarterly estimated tax filings or multi-state returns completed on schedule, signals you can manage a full workload without oversight.
Remote Tax Preparer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote tax preparer job?
Target companies that run distributed accounting teams or operate fully remote tax practices, since those employers are set up to onboard and manage preparers without an office. Remote hiring managers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with cloud-based tax software like Drake or Lacerte. Candidates who can show organized client documentation habits and a history of hitting filing deadlines independently move to the top of the list.
Which companies hire remote tax preparers?
Companies hiring remote tax preparers right now include OTG CLEANING, Golden Touch, and Powder Bookkeeping, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for tax preparers come most often from national tax service chains, distributed accounting firms, and remote-first financial services companies with year-round or seasonal filing volume.
Can you get a remote tax preparer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level tax preparer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work through returns independently from day one. Seasonal remote openings at large tax chains are the most accessible starting point, and completing a recognized tax certification like the IRS Annual Filing Season Program gives your application real weight. A clean sample return or a volunteer filing record can substitute for paid experience.
Do you need a degree for remote tax preparer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers focus heavily on tax software proficiency, accuracy under deadline pressure, and credentials like an Enrolled Agent designation or a Preparer Tax Identification Number over formal degree requirements. A demonstrated history of correctly filed returns, whether paid or volunteer, carries more weight with most remote hiring teams than a college transcript.
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