A tax agent is a person who is in the business of professionally preparing the tax returns of individuals or businesses. Some basic requirements to become a tax agent are as follows (per the ATO): 

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to apply.
• You must be a fit and proper person.
• You must satisfy the qualification and experience requirements.
• You maintain, or will be able to maintain, professional indemnity insurance that meets our requirements.
• Complete an online application and provide all supporting documents.

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