Tax agent, Māngai tāke
Also known as
- Tax adviser, tax consultant, tax accountant, tax administrator, tax specialist, tax analyst, tax manager
Tax agents provide tax advice and prepare tax returns for people and small businesses.
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$63K to $148K
Most common
$212K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Tax agents
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel locally
- need to be accurate, responsible and communicate well
Tasks
- Calculate tax information.
- Interview clients to gather financial information.
- Examine financial records.
- Verify accuracy of records.
- Advise others on financial matters.
- Update professional knowledge.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Develop financial plans for clients.
- Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
- Schedule appointments.
You usually need experience to become a tax agent.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to register as an intermediary with Inland Revenue
- to get authority to act on behalf of clients
- to join the Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of NZ (ATAINZ)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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