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
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$80,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$31,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 61%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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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
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 are paid around $31,000 a year, versus roughly $80,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 61% 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.