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I have been doing taxes on and off since 2016. I feel like my skill level is not up to par. I need a mentor. I am looking to do it as a career. I have an associate in CIS. I cannot find long term empl… more

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How’s the job market for senior tax managers? Given my level is there anything out of the norm I should consider? I’m really hoping to change firms or go to industry this summer.

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Does anyone else feel like each tax season gets progressively worse than the previous?

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PwCers, who else thinks TRACK makes it more complicated than it should be?

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Anyone make the switch to a paralegal? I kinda want to be one for a tax attorney

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How "good" you have to be starting in Tax at Big4? Like do you need to be someone superstar level of knowledge and technical acumen or you just need to be able to learn and understand? I am … more

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Anyone in BDO Business Incentives Group? Would love the inside scoop on your experience.

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For people in SALT M&A, what do you do day to day and is it a good role for a JD/LLM background?

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Regarding backdoor Roth IRAs, I did not do my backdoor Roth contribution and rollover during 2023. Since I have until 4/15/2024 to do a 2023 regular IRA contribution and then roll it to my Roth, can I… more

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Which would you choose, San Francisco (Bay Area) or Seattle? Bay Area is going to be around 10% to 15% higher in base pay.

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What’s the WLB like in R&D?

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Received a K-1 for my grandfather’s estate which resulted in excess deductions allocated to me. This is not indicative of my share of the estate, right? It is only indicative of the taxable income and… more

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sold my car. Do I have to pay capital gains tax on 1040? What if sold for loss?

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Do seller credits reduce closing costs that are capitalized to basis of property purchased?

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Hello. I’m a Senior Tax Associate annual salary $100K at a regional firm in South FL. Got an offer in Charlotte with a top 10 accounting firm for $90K and another offer with a regional Raleigh firm (2… more

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What would be a fair compensation for a Tax Senior in Bay Area?

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Hey i am looking for an opportunity in SALT, BTS, or IT. I have a two year public accounting experience and im willing to expand my horizon to learn. Please is there any opportunity?

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Any way to escape out of R&D tax credit ? Life is kinda stuck in this role lol. Have been doing this since I graduated. If I want to pivot into valuation or roles like that, I guess I have to star… more

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Anyone work at the IRS willing to chat?

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For those of you who dream of going out on your own as a solo shop, what would be your ideal client mix…for example 75 clients at 5k a pop and then pocket a high %.

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Did anyone else pay a ton more in taxes these past two years (2022 and 2023) compared to other years? Just filed my 2023 return and not pleased to have a bill for Uncle Sam… where’s the tax breaks for… more

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my client exercised stock options. should they have received form 1099B. If not, what info do I need to calculate the gain?

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How’s busy season treating ya’all? 🧐

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My wife has a NY drivers license but has been living in NJ with me since 2020. She needs to switch her license asap and should be this year. My question is, do we have to file an NY return for 2023? We have no NY… more

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In tax, when did you start to feel fairly compensated? I understand that it’s a put your time in type of industry, but just not sure I see the benefit coming anytime soon.

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Now that busy season is mostly over is hiring going to pick up? Or is thr market slow this year? Looking to join PCS in the awm space for tax and just wanted to see what it was like atm or if anyones … more

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Is RSM flexible when it comes to location? I see a lot of roles in South Florida, but live in a different part of the state.

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Is sales and use tax a dead end? What kind of certifications other then a CPA will help advancement? Just started on the tax side

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Is it me or is quality less important these days.? There is so much more pressure to get more done fast and nobody cares for quality of work. It’s insane to work 80 hrs a week on multiple engagements … more

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When you’re preparing/reviewing book to tax recons and returns how far do you drill down into the details? I was brought up requesting GL history for M&E, travel, other income, other deductions an… more

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Is there that big of a difference between first year manager at Big4 vs. at mid tier? Technical knowledge? Responsibilities?

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Hi all, what website / resource do tax people use to search for job opportunities other than LinkedIn?

In case relevant, the plan is to leave the Big 4 / consulting and find an 'in house' posit… more

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Question for those working at firms in Texas. Does your spring busy season extend until May 15th because of the franchise tax deadline? Or is most of the work wrapped up by the April 15th federal dead… more

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Is the TEP designation worth it in PCS?

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S-corp reported shareholdwr contributions - do you net with distributions, record as APIC, or record balance sheet account?

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Is there a specific term for the idea that if you have 4-5 people on an engagement there are only 1-2 people bringing value to the client. Very similar to the college group project effect.

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Is Freetaxusa legit? Planning to do my 1040 there. Thanks!

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Anyone a part of the AMCS group at KPMG that can share their experience? How is the culture/WLB/team? Whats the pay like?

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Exit opportunity in Tax? I am just starting out soon in Big4 and kind of planning ahead. How long to stay would be the golden? And would I be able to pivot to anything else or have to stay in tax? Last but not le… more

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I have about 4 years of experience in tax ranging from individuals, partnerships and corporations. I want to get into reviews of tax provisions or preparing them for clients.

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