NAICS Code 541213 — Tax Preparation Services
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 4 national industries under 54121 (Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services).
| Code | 541213 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tax Preparation Services |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $25 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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.
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Is a business under 541213 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 541213 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $25 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 541213 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Subsector | 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Industry Group | 5412 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services |
| NAICS Industry | 54121 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services |
| National Industry | 541213 | Tax Preparation Services |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
7291 | Tax Return Preparation Services |
Related National Industry codes
541211— Offices of Certified Public Accountants541214— Payroll Services541219— Other Accounting Services
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.