Seasonal Mobile Tax Pro - Individual & Business Returns

DRAKES ACCOUNTING & TAXES; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Mobile Tax Wizards is seeking two experienced tax professionals to prepare individual returns and, for at least one candidate, business returns in a mobile, client‑home setting. The role focuses on a short, intense season with substantial off-season client support as needed.

Compensation is commission-based for contractors, with typical returns yielding around 70 dollars each and completion times of 60–90 minutes. Experience with Drake Tax Software is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior paid individual tax-preparation experience
• Ability to independently prepare individual income tax returns
• Active or obtainable IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to explain tax information in understandable terms
• Strong customer-service and relationship-building skills
• Reliable transportation
• Comfort meeting clients in their homes or public locations
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Strong computer skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and data security
• Availability during the primary 10-week tax season
• Reasonable availability to assist assigned clients throughout the year

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state individual income tax returns using Drake Tax Software
• Prepare business returns if selected for the advanced business-tax role
• Meet clients at convenient locations within an agreed-upon service area
• Review tax documents and identify missing or inconsistent information
• Explain tax results clearly and answer client questions
• Help clients understand deductions, credits, balances due, and planning opportunities
• Obtain required signatures and payments
• Complete and back up each return for office processing
• Submit completed returns to the Mobile Tax Wizards office team
• Coordinate with office staff regarding missing documents, corrections, or rejected returns
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential taxpayer information
• Provide reasonable follow-up support to assigned clients throughout the year
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal and Michigan tax rules

Skills

Tax-prep experience

Independent prep

IRS PTIN status

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Explain tax information

Customer-service

Reliable transportation

Meet clients at homes/public locations

Independent work schedule

Strong computer skills

Confidentiality

Availability during tax season

Year-round client support

Job description

Mobile Tax Wizards is seeking two experienced tax professionals to prepare individual returns and, for at least one candidate, business returns in a mobile, client‑home setting. The role focuses on a short, intense season with substantial off-season client support as needed.

Compensation is commission-based for contractors, with typical returns yielding around 70 dollars each and completion times of 60–90 minutes. Experience with Drake Tax Software is strongly preferred.