Tax Preparation Services
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 541213 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except offices of CPAs) engaged in providing tax return preparation services without also providing accounting, bookkeeping, billing, or payroll processing services. Basic knowledge of tax law and filing requirements is required.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
NAICS 541213 covers establishments providing tax return preparation services exclusively, without bundling in accounting, bookkeeping, billing, or payroll processing. The distinction from offices of certified public accountants is organizational: CPA offices may provide tax preparation alongside auditing and financial statement services, while tax preparation services establishments focus solely on returns. Establishments combining tax preparation with bookkeeping, accounting analysis, or payroll processing belong in Other Accounting Services instead.
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