Introduction

Thank you for your interest in the Personal Tax Prep Secret Shoppers study that PRC is managing. Based on your responses, you may qualify to participate in one of two exciting opportunities:
  • Mobile Mission + Tax Filing as a Secret Shopper – Earn $350 for the mission + $250 for filing your taxes.
  • In-Person Discussion with Researchers + Tax Filing as a Secret Shopper – Earn $500 for the discussion + $250 for filing your taxes.
  • Virtual Activities + Filing Online– Earn $200 for virtual activities + $200 for filing your taxes ($400 TOTAL)
A select few participants may also be invited for a 75-minute follow-up virtual interview to earn an additional $150

Topic: Personal Tax Prep Secret Shoppers
Who: Adults 18+ years of age
Date: March 6 - March 26, 2026
Where: Local tax stores in the Los Angeles area
What You’ll Do: File your taxes while providing valuable insights as a secret shopper

This is a unique opportunity to share your experiences, help shape research, and get rewarded for your time.

As with all PRC Corp studies, participants are booked on a first come first serve basis. Not all participants who complete this pre-questionnaire will qualify for this study, nor will everyone receive a callback. Please do not call in reference to this study. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter will contact you with further questions and details.

You are expressly prohibited from using any Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, platforms, or systems in connection with this research project, unless expressly required/requested. This includes, but is not limited to, using AI to answer questions, generate any written or video content, or generate images or any other aspect of the research process. PRC Global Market Research reserves the right to investigate any suspected or reported use of AI in research projects. If it is discovered that you have used AI in any form during the execution of any projects, you will not receive compensation for your participation, and you may be permanently banned from participating in all projects going forward.

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