01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 541213 Tax Preparation Services Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 541213
Federal contract activity classified under Tax Preparation Services across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 541213 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 541213 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $937.4K | 16 | 5 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $379.2K | 19 | 6 | 5 | −59.5% |
| FY 2022 | $65.8K | 9 | 7 | 5 | −82.7% |
| FY 2023 | $262.1K | 10 | 7 | 4 | +298.4% |
| FY 2024 | $366.2K | 9 | 5 | 3 | +39.7% |
| FY 2025 | $316.8K | 13 | 7 | 3 | −13.5% |
| FY 2026 | $233.2K | 13 | 6 | 3 | −26.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $1.79M | 60 | 7 | 69.7% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $241.0K | 6 | 2 | 9.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $202.4K | 12 | 1 | 7.9% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $192.7K | 7 | 2 | 7.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $109.2K | 2 | 1 | 4.3% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $29.6K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 541213?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONS - INL | 191NLE | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $508.5K | 10 | 1 | 19.9% |
| U.S. EMBASSY CAIRO | 19EG30 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $374.7K | 7 | 2 | 14.6% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY NAIROBI | 19KE50 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $265.1K | 5 | 1 | 10.4% |
| USAID/MOZAMBIQUE | 720656 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $241.0K | 6 | 2 | 9.4% |
| FA4621 22 CONS PK | FA4621 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $202.4K | 12 | 1 | 7.9% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO | 75N980 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $192.7K | 7 | 2 | 7.5% |
| U.S. EMBASSY BUDAPEST | 19HU20 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $156.5K | 6 | 1 | 6.1% |
| W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIR | W91QV1 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $109.2K | 2 | 1 | 4.3% |
| U.S. EMBASSY BISHKEK | 19KG10 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $96.0K | 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| U.S. EMBASSY PRETORIA | 19SF75 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $91.9K | 4 | 2 | 3.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 541213 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $616.7K | 34 | 1 | 24.1% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| DAVIS, AUDREY ROBINETTE | $508.5K | 10 | 1 | 19.9% | Jun 1, 2023 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LIMITED | $265.1K | 5 | 1 | 10.4% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| LYBARGER, TERESA | $202.4K | 12 | 1 | 7.9% | May 6, 2026 |
| MOSTAFA SHAWKI OFFICE FOR ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING | $181.3K | 2 | 1 | 7.1% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| ALIRIO OZIAS JOSE CHIRINDZA | $174.0K | 3 | 1 | 6.8% | Jan 31, 2023 |
| BRIDGES, KATHRYN | $140.6K | 3 | 1 | 5.5% | Jan 12, 2022 |
| APPLICATION DATA SYSTEMS, INC. | $109.2K | 2 | 1 | 4.3% | Sep 13, 2021 |
| "RSM KYRGYZSTAN" LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $96.0K | 5 | 1 | 3.7% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| EUNICE BAUHOFER, EI | $67.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.6% | Feb 7, 2023 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 541213?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R704 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING | $508.5K | 10 | 1 | 19.9% |
| R710 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL | $391.6K | 13 | 2 | 15.3% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $378.7K | 12 | 2 | 14.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $340.5K | 13 | 5 | 13.3% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $241.0K | 6 | 2 | 9.4% |
| B506 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) | $181.3K | 2 | 1 | 7.1% |
| R431 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES | $137.9K | 6 | 1 | 5.4% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $128.9K | 7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| D307 | IT AND TELECOM- IT STRATEGY AND ARCHITECTURE | $109.2K | 2 | 1 | 4.3% |
| R612 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL | $51.4K | 6 | 1 | 2.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 541213?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.05M | 48 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.43M | 34 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $75.3K | 7 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 541213?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $2.56M market as addressable.