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I think I want to make a switch to FP&A from tax. How do I go about that? I want to get my CFA. I just feel they make more than CPAs. What roles could I venture into with that?

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I’m thinking of applying for the IRS as a tax senior. Any insights that would be helpful? As for compensation do they only match what you are currently making? What are the pay increases/bonuses like?… more

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7-8 years of total working experience, experienced M/ Early SM, where should I be salary-wise? Location: New Jersey, if it’s helpful

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Any suggestions on how to buy health insurance for visitors to the US? Thanks

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Can anyone in (or former) M&A tax give some insight on long term career prospects in M&A tax? What’s the career like 10-15 years down the road? Do most stay in tax (M&A or otherwise) or do… more

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I hate reviewing things that are barely half prepared even after going through senior level review. Fine by me if it’s just through the first level, but when my senior tells me it’s ready without givi… more

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The software my company has been using kind of messed us up big on misinformation especially when it’s related to local/city. For folks who is in SALT, what software/tool do you use/recommend for tax … more

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How hard is it to transition from partnership tax to corporate tax? I am in AWM and am tired of it.

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Between partnership and corporate tax, is one better than other for exit opportunities and earnings potential or are they both relatively similar trajectories? I’ve worked my entire career (3ish years… more

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Generally asking, but why would anyone work in asset management tax…seems like a complete grind compared to most other areas.

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More senior people: when do you feel like you “got it”? I’m in my first year as a corporate tax manager and feel like I’m drowning. There’s major imposter syndrome & Dunning-Kruger effect where I … more

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I am 26. 3 years experience. I want to one day open my own firm and get my cpa (working on now) what is a realistic time frame and age for me to do this? I’ve already started a book of business. It’s … more

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How hard is it to get employed by the IRS? I have been applying to o a lot if places but i guess because its busy season have not been getting much in terms of a response and also just s couple recrui… more

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How are y’all celebrating March 15th? I’m currently 4 beers deep with no end in sight. My firm didn’t have a party this year so that sucks.

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I hate my firm and have since my second day here. I’ve been interviewing for six months and now I have an offer to start after tax season. I’m so unmotivated to work hard to finish out this season.

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What are the main differences between Manager and senior manager? I’ve taken on a lot of new responsibilities over the past year and wonder if I should be close to senior manager role. But at the same… more

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How to spin quitting in the middle of Tax season as a manager with no job lined up to recruiters?
I just got my ass chewed out yesterday and the partner told me I was incompetent
One day You are really growi… more

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Is it possible to file a return if a typo in the EFIN is made?

What if the wrong efin corresponds to another firm active EFIN, for it have any impact on us?

Just wondering

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Why does it feel like top talent, especially among the younger generation have been leaving for industry instead of sticking around in public?

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I’ve got 102 returns that need to go out by 4/15. 😫 what can I take to stay up

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Is Tax the next layoff area? 😭.

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Tax supervisor here - 5 yoe, what do I do now? I hate waking up each morning and doing this job. The partner’s stress me out. What else is there to do ?

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Just put in my two week notice with my firm as I’m going to take an industry position, and people started talking to me on how bad industry can be to try to retain me, is that normal?

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Coworker has meetings with coach weekly and soon one with coach and Director (no partner in charge). Is she in trouble? Should I offer to help?

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what firms in socal have a strong tax credit group?

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I can’t be the only one that thinks that the boomers sold out this industry. Who’s with me?

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Hey I’m seeing my clients all over the board delaying sending pbc. Can someone in industry explain is there a shortage of ppl or what is happening?

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Trust owns a house. House is used as a personal residence for the beneficiary of the trust. House is sold ten years later while still being a personal residence. Does the trust have to claim that as a… more

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Anyone hiring tax associates in the bay area right now or are most companies waiting for busy season to end? Looking to join private equity/VC tax if possible. Entry level to experienced have about cl… more

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What made you choose a career and tax and are you glad you chose it?

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Anyone know what kind of interview questions I should expect for a Senior Associate role in M&A tax at a Big Four firm?

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For industry tax Director (or Head of Tax) positions, does tax structuring require a legal background or can a CPA license suffice?

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All - I have a US Partnership tax question - One of the partner (over 70% owner) had a amalgamation resulting in the corporation change it's name due as a surviving corporation. Does this change a… more

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Tax manager here with a tentative job offer from the IRS. Has anyone successfully negotiated and if so, how do you negotiate?

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What are the rates for a seasonal senior tax associate (contractor) at top 10 firms?

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Hello! I am interested joining @KPMG tax associate role. May I ask for a referral please? About myself: I am a Masters’ student at U of I. Worked at Deloitte in my country. Thank you for your support… more

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Asset management tax vs corporate tax. Which route should I take? Do not hate IM, but slightly prefer corporate tax over IM, however do notice the corp comp is lower during job search and when compari… more

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Does anyone have any insight about contracting work for Deloitte in their SALT group?

What is the workload like? Could I work as little or as much as I want? (assuming there is plenty of work)

Do I have to do timesheets? Since technicall… more

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