- [members only content] was founded in 1982 and now has 14 premier focus group and product testing facilities across the U.S.
- They are currently seeking individuals ages 18+ in Los Angeles to participate in a new study about personal tax preparation.
- This study will have 3 modalities in which you will file your taxes while providing valuable insights as a secret shopper:
- Option 1:
— This will be a mobile mission that pays $350.
— The time commitment for the mobile mission is undisclosed, but it’s likely to be 3.5 hours.
— In addition, you will be asked to file your taxes as a secret shopper and earn an additional $250.
— The time commitment for the tax filing is undisclosed, but it’s likely to be 2.5 hours. - Option 2:
— This will be an in-person study that pays $500.
— The time commitment for the in-person study is undisclosed, but it’s likely to be 5 hours.
— In addition, you will be asked to file your taxes as a secret shopper and earn an additional $250.
— The time commitment for the tax filing is undisclosed, but it’s likely to be 2.5 hours. - Option 3:
— This will be an online activity that pays $200.
— The time commitment for the activity is undisclosed, but it’s likely to be 2 hours.
— In addition, you will be asked to file your taxes and earn an additional $200.
— The time commitment for the tax filing is undisclosed, but it’s likely to be 2 hours. - The research firm posted a discrepancy regarding the number of modalities for this study. We’ve messaged them for clarification and will update this post if and when we hear back.
- A select few participants may also be invited for a 75-minute follow-up virtual interview to earn an additional $150.
- This study will take place in a local tax store in Los Angeles between March 6th and March 26th, 2026.
- ✅ Take their screener here to apply: [members only content]
$400-$750+ Online or In-Person Study: Tax Filing & Secret Shopping (Los Angeles)
