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

• 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—and accountants are so...