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Tax Specialist jobs in Tampa, FL
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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$81k
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opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. lo…
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Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOracleManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs an Oracle Utilities - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations levera…
Position Summary The Deloitte Tax LLP’s (Deloitte Tax) Tax Transformation Office (TTO) is pivotal to supporting Deloitte Tax client service delivery by optimizing end-to-end business processes and utilizing technology ac…
$136k - $204k
in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax- Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacati…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
services firm, Kforce stands for KnowledgeForce®, describing our highly skilled professionals. Our flexible and direct hire staffing specialists engage over 23,000 highly skilled Technology and Finance & Accounting profe…
Tax Expert Job Type: Seasonal / Temporary (You can still work with your current company and do this for minimum of 20 hours per week. Work Arrangement: Remote — U.S.-based Schedule: Minimum 20 hours per week **About the…
Tax Associate Job Type: Seasonal / Temporary Employment Type: W-2 Work Arrangement: Remote — U.S.-based Schedule: Minimum 20 hours per week About the Company We are a technology-enabled, customer-focused tax services tea…
$80k - $130k
Tampa, FL area. The firm performs a variety of client services including wealth management (estate), business advisory services, tax management, and building partnerships with high level leaders in the local business com…
Tax Associate - Tampa, FL Who: A developing tax professional with experience serving tax-exempt organizations and a desire to grow in a collaborative environment. What: Prepare tax filings, support compliance and consult…
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Accounting Analyst Hours : 8:30-5:00 Local Time Location : In-office Compensation : $60,000 - $65,000 per year Offices : At USG, we empower our team members with the flexibility to opt for remote, hybrid, or fully in-off…
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What tax specialists earn in Tampa
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$32 | $50k–$67k |
| Mid level | $32–$45 | $67k–$94k |
| Senior | $43–$62 | $89k–$129k |
Adjusted for the Tampa market from national ranges.
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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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