Gen Z is reviving this boring job that millennials and boomers abandoned—and it’s helping them land six-figure careers straight out of college

Two students help a man file his taxes (Credit: Courtesy of California State University, Northridge)

• As millions of boomer accountants gear up for retirement, the industry is facing a talent shortage crisis. While it’s been lamented as one of America's most boring jobs and headed down a path of extinction, Gen Z is realizing the six-figure career opportunity—and gaining experience by helping individuals file their taxes for free.

The IRS is on DOGE’s chopping block; the extension of tax cuts is up in the air; and tax day is approaching in just days. Accountants are so fed up with the stress that they’re leaving the industry in droves.