outlook 2026: can tax & accounting payrolls keep surging to new highs?

record high: tax and accounting industry hits 1,163,600 jobs, an annualized growth rate of 2%, and a new all-time high.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

the full tax and accounting industry—which includes accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services—has hit a new record high with 1,163,600 jobs, representing an annualized growth rate of 2%, which is measurably stronger than the year-over-year 1.23% gain, according to new data examined by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间. but a choppy economy and political volatility have accountants and observers alike wondering if the trends can continue in 2026

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cpa offices managed to add 1,700 jobs over the past year, keeping the segment on a slow but positive trajectory. employment at offices of certified public accountants is holding steady at 544,300 positions, matching the month-before figure. the revision from the previous estimate of 544,600 marks a modest 0.06% downgrade. the year-over-year trend improved slightly to 0.3%, up from 0.2% in the prior report.