preparer

[ pri-pair-er ]

noun

1. someone who puts something into the proper condition or state of readiness:

   Consult with a tax preparer to ensure that you take advantage of any state or federal tax credits that may be available.

2. someone who makes, compiles, or creates something:

   As a CIA analyst assigned to the White House, he served as the chair of several intelligence committees and was the preparer of the President's daily brief.

   After handling raw poultry, food preparers must wash their hands thoroughly to avoid transmitting disease-causing bacteria.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preparer¹

prepare ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Dear Liz: Do you have any general advice for choosing a tax preparer?

From Los Angeles Times

“I am a planner and a preparer, so I had everything fairly well mapped out,” Cheryl Irvin said.

From Seattle Times

Ohtani told U.S. investigators that when he wanted to get a sense of his financial portfolio, he would ask Mizuhara to talk to his agent, bookkeeper, tax preparer and financial adviser.

From Los Angeles Times

Lloyd Jr. is a retired tax preparer and auditor in Anaheim.

From Los Angeles Times

At a workshop in Koreatown last week, a volunteer tax preparer helped her apply for earned income tax credits and a child tax credit.

From Los Angeles Times