541213 — Tax Preparation Services
Description
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.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments of CPAs are classified in U.S. Industry 541211, Offices of Certified Public Accountants;
- Establishments of non-CPAs providing payroll processing services along with tax return preparation
- services are classified in U.S. Industry 541214, Payroll Services;
- Establishments of non-CPAs providing accounting, bookkeeping, or billing services along with tax return
- preparation services are classified in U.S. Industry 541219, Other Accounting Services;
- Establishments primarily engaged in processing financial transactions (except central bank) are classified in
- Industry 522320, Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities; and
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing data processing services (except payroll processing services
- and financial transaction processing services) at their own facility for others are classified in Industry
- 518210, Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541213 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Tax Preparation Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $25,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541213 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5412 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7291 - Tax Return Preparation Services (via SIC1987:7291→NAICS1997:541213→2002:541213→2007:541213→2012:541213→2017:541213→2022:541213)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541213:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5412
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541213 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541213 is 'Tax Preparation Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $25,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541213?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541213 is $25,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541213?
NAICS code 541213 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7291 - Tax Return Preparation Services.