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Tax Specialist jobs
Tax specialists prepare returns and plan around tax law for individuals or businesses. They track changing regulations, find legitimate savings, and keep filings accurate and on time.
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$24–$62/hr
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What tax specialists earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$33 | $50k–$68k |
| Mid level | $33–$46 | $68k–$95k |
| Senior | $43–$62 | $90k–$130k |
National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.
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OverviewCome join Payroll Tax Operations (PTO) as a payroll tax professional responsible for the accurate and timely resolution of payroll tax issues across Notices, Corrections, Amendments, and Pay & File. The Senior Pa…
$85k - $115k
seeking an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys building client relationships, providing strategic tax gui…
About the RoleAs a Tax Advisor at H&R Block, you’ll help clients navigate their tax needs with confidence and clarity. Supported by technology and a dedicated Client Care Specialist, you’ll review each client’s situation…
We are looking for a Tax Preparer to support individual tax filing needs for a Long-term Contract position based in Eagan, Minnesota. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage tax return preparation accurately…
Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000016772Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry Private EquitySelling Points Contribute to impactful tax strategies at a leading investment advisory firm. Enhance your expertise in a hybr…
$98k - $110k
The Carmeuse US Finance Tax Team is seeking a highly motivated, seasoned Senior Tax Accountant to join our Tax team. This role is responsible for supporting the company's transactional tax functions, including sales and…
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support tax research, preparation, and compliance activities for a contract position based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is well suited for someone with a str…
About the RoleAs a Sr Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll build on your first year of tax experience to advise clients with greater... ...in-person and not remote.Partner with a dedicated Client Care Specialist who gather…
Are you a tax professional in public accounting seeking strong compensation, excellent benefits, and better long-term career flexibility? Dawoud Kazimee with Robert Half is searching for a Senior Client Tax Accountant to…
$100k - $105k
career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. Position OverviewThe primary focus of this role is on corporate tax for small to mid-sized U.S. subsidiaries of multinational companies. In addition,…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Federal and state tax lawTax return preparationTax researchTax software (UltraTax, Lacerte)Tax planning strategiesIRS correspondenceExcelDeadline managementClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What types of returns have you prepared, and at what volume?
Be specific: individual, partnership, S corp, or multi-state, and roughly how many per season. Complexity handled matters more than raw count.
How do you stay current with tax law changes?
Name real habits — IRS updates, CPE, firm alerts, or research platforms like Checkpoint — and one recent change you applied in practice.
Walk me through how you research an unfamiliar tax question.
Show the hierarchy: code and regulations first, then rulings and guidance, then documenting the position and its support before advising.
Tell me about a tax-saving opportunity you found for a client or employer.
Describe how you spotted it, the rules that made it legitimate, and the dollar amount saved. Keep the tone factual rather than clever.
How do you handle an IRS notice or examination?
Explain reading the notice carefully, gathering documentation, responding within deadlines, and keeping the client calm and informed throughout.
How do you manage the workload of filing season?
Talk about early document collection, workflow tracking, and triage by deadline and complexity, plus knowing when to extend rather than rush.
What do you do if you discover an error on a previously filed return?
Show integrity and process: quantify the impact, advise on amending, and follow the correction rules rather than hoping it goes unnoticed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For tax specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List return types and volumes per season, including multi-state or consolidated work, since firms match on complexity.
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Quantify savings you identified for clients or the company, even as a range.
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Name your software precisely — UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSystem fx, OneSource — because it shortens onboarding.
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State credentials clearly: CPA, EA, or exam progress, each of which changes what work you can sign.
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Include IRS representation or notice-resolution experience; it distinguishes preparers from advisors.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Tax Preparer
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Tax Specialist
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Senior Tax Specialist
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Tax Manager
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Tax Director
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Tax Specialist jobs by city
RemoteNew York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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