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.

America’s tax system is more complex than ever, but accountants are in short supply. Between IRS leadership turnover, tax policy fights, and burnout, more professionals are leaving the industry just when taxpayers need them most.