Tax Bowl

How much can you make per year as a 1099 contractor preparing 1040’s?

I saw job posts for “Financial Services- International Tax Compliance” at PwC and “Financial Services- International Corporate Tax Advisory” at EY. I wonder are they the same service line and what exa… more

Love everything about public accounting except for the hours.

Could anyone share insight about whether BDO has rotation program to foreign country offices for managers and above?

For my kpmg tax associates. Beginner here.
Are your hrs budgets allowing for some wiggle room? Meaning if your budget is 10 hrs but you get the job done in 8 hrs are you able to still charge the rest o… more

What AI tool do you use to review your work

When should I go back to public accounting from IRS? I left Big 4 for IRS almost 5 years ago. With everything happening in the IRS and my long term career goal of making MD in public accounting, I’v… more

How’s EisnerAmper these days? Seeing some roles out there.

Is it common for firms to communicate minimum charge hours during tax season? For example, my firm has sent out official messaging on requiring 50 minimum billable hours starting this week and will e… more

How is Kpmg AWM tax? Does it have any external hire for director level?

What do you think about doing seasonal work for big 4?

Too Old for Big4?

I am in my mid40s and considering a big4 position as a Tax Director. Given mandatory retirement ages for partners, does it make sense to join if my goal would be to make partner withi… more

Lately I’ve been feeling that I’m just doing the work / task for the sake of it. Day is busy with calls, then when I work on deliverables, I really don’t get time to reflect and read stuff at my own pace be… more

Just starting fresh at a new firm and looking for your best organization/project management/tracking hacks. I’ve used a few different methods over the years, but nothing life changing. What would do i… more

Large US tax departments are generally under-resourced and stretched thin per Copilot. Story of my life...

Anyone experienced on Energy Tax Credits? I currently work for a wind/solar developer doing a mixture of project support (credit modeling, PWA, audits etc) + compliance/provision and really enjoy the industry.

I’m… more

Been in industry the past 12 years, 10+ in tax compliance, now need to find a new job. Considering public accounting butI feel bit lost not sure what I should aim for. I am passionate about doing cred… more

I would like to know more about the pwc ITS QS team. I am thinking about applying for that team. Is there anyone from that team? How many hours per week usually? Is there any busy season? How often d… more

Just got into a little back and forth with a client about corporations and 1099. I kept telling him corporations don’t need1099 (unless the few exceptions) and he kept telling me that it’s not true an… more

Looking for an advice. I am in tax 4th year. Tax Compliance. I want to leave PA for better hours and actually do not mind boring work...please no comment. I want my hours to be predictable and do not … more

What’s the work like at Tax Technology and Transformation at EY? Is the work interesting and how are the hours? They’re bringing me in as a first year out of college but I’m wondering if this is the r… more

Does anyone know the chinese business network in pwc? How is the work load and culture for that group? Thanks!

How’s the culture in the PwC STS practice?

Anybody here that went from public to private practice got any tips that were helpful for you as you transitioned?

Have client that converted to S-Corp mid year from schedule C/disregarded entity. Do I issue a 1099 for the first half year amount only?

How's the performance measured at BDO other than chargeable hour goal?

Between International Tax Compliance and Consulting/ Planning work. Which one would you prefer? And which one is harder ( or requires more technical skills and expertise)? Thank you!!!

thinking of moving to Plante Moran tax for a title promotion and staying for a while. How Plante Moran is doing right now? Does it invest in employee?

HCVT - how much to expect sign in bonus and comp for Supervising Senior?

Does anyone know of resume reviewers or resources that might be able to review resumes, for tax and accounting roles specifically?

Hi, I’ve received an offer from Forvis Mazars UK as a Senior Internal Auditor. I’m currently in private practice with reasonable hours, but limited learning and getting bored. My long-term goal is Inv… more

How much can I expect for a sign on bonus at pwc AWM tax as a SM?

Anyone in tax moved outside of the US and found remote work? (Thinking 1040s for expats). Not looking currently but curious if that’s even an option.

I’m thinking of leaving public to work in a SFO. Has anyone done this and enjoyed it? The higher up I go the less I get to do what I love and at my firm being political and fake are more important tha… more

How’s the state of PWCs AWM tax in NY? Worth the jump from DT?

Experienced in tax at PwC and getting recruiter interest for a role at Thomson Reuters. Has anyone made the leap from B4 to TR and can comment on the move?