Career description:
Accountants that specialize in the laws, rules, and regulations for the preparation and calculation of federal, state, and local taxes are typically known as tax accountants. Tax accountants provide a range of tax-related services to both individuals and businesses, which can include preparing and filing tax returns.
What it’s like:
Common duties:
- Preparing federal and state income taxes
- Calculating and filing property taxes, sales taxes, and licenses
- Filing quarterly employment taxes
- Preparing and filing 1099 forms
- Updating management on projected taxes
- Assisting with any tax audits or legal disputes
- Identify incentives and tax breaks that apply to an individual or business client’s situation
- Prepare the various forms, schedules, and statements to file taxes
- Organize and store all tax-related documents, such as receipts for tax-deductible expenses, in order to answer any questions that might arise after taxes have been filed
Similar occupations:
City Tax Auditor, Revenue Agent, Revenue Collector, Revenue Officer, Revenue Specialist, Tax Collector, Tax Compliance Officer, Tax Examiner
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