I’d like to be the first to say happy 10/15 everyone! Much deserved. 🍾

International tax or federal/state real estate tax? Which one has more exit opportunities?

I specialize in indirect tax (mainly Excise and sales and use). Thinking of learning about Cannabis Tax and Accounting but wondering how difficult it is to get a job in this area? If anyone is curren… more

Hey Directors in big4 AWM, how is your workload after 9/15?

Tax Bowl members whose firm was acquired by a PE group can you spell out the pros and cons I know the cons might outweigh the pros but the situation we are all in right now is all mid size firms will… more

Has anyone reported capital loss due to coin platform bankruptcy like Gemini, Voyager or Blockfi? Or do you still need to wait to report loss due to bankruptcy until they are completely liquidated and… more

My firm is probably going to get bought out buy by a PE, and I don’t want to jump ship but it’s been really bad lately, where would you say is a good firm to go to that’s not Big4 ? I am more concern… more

What is the logic behind some states not making a PTE payment refundable? I have a client that has losses from other investments so their state liability is low, yet they have one K1 that has quite a … more

Any thoughts on Grassi - tax in NY/NJ area?

I have a client whose wife passed away in 2019. The estate went through probate and their house was sold in 2023. Proceeds were distributed to the beneficiaries. He was designated as the personal representativ… more

I should start off by saying this isn’t my real name. Today, after logging off after working from literally 6am-8pm (10/15 deadline), I broke down crying. My husband and I want to try for kids next ye… more

We are all small department but for a large company. We are not allowed to get any more employees, Corporate says we have enough. We set our schedule for 12 months, and everyone has freedom to manag… more

I got an offer to join Deloitte tax. KPMG had put me on a pip a couple of months ago and then they offered me to either do the pip or leave and get paid for about 2 months. I opted to leave. Do you kn… more

Thoughts on in-house role as Tax Manager?
What are some questions I should consider to ask for this role?

I haven’t loved the way the irs has been going seriously considering tax technology role within partnership tax at ey any thoughts

Does everyone still have a pulse? How is everyone doing a week out from the deadline?

Asing for a friend - has anyone transitioned to accounting from a field outside of accounting/finance? My friend is/was an HR manager at a federal contracting firm but with the prior doge cuts has bee… more

Can someone please help me with a reclass question for a K1? I don’t understand when income is passive or non passive when listed in 11zz. Should all income be subject to NIIT if partner is not materi… more

India Senior Manager Tax - what’s the starting Salary?

Hi everyone,

I’m considering an opportunity with EY GDS in the FSO – Real Estate (RE) team, and I wanted to get some insights before moving forward.
• How is the work culture in this team?
• What’s the workload and work-life balance … more

Tax work in public accounting is x% tax knowledge, y% administrative work. Go.

Do you all like your jobs, or is it just me that I can’t find any job I really like.
I know obviously lots of people work for that month end cash, what are your views on this though. And if you’re not… more

Which large tax firms use Corp Tax vs CCH ProSystem? Do any use Intuit’s Lacerte or Thomson Reuters UltraTax?

Job search related. Where do you guys look for jobs if you do not wish to show as open for work on Linked in. I know about indeed, local county job postings. Where else can I look for job opportunities. Pre… more

I’ve been selected for PICT independence testing. Some investments were made by my family under my account (via Revolut) in companies listed outside the country where I’m employed by EY. These haven’t… more

TY25 is almost upon us. Best to all of you. I think this year I will reduce my hours. No more 7-day weeks from Jan thru May. While it is lucrative, at 60+ years of age, it is time to cut back before I… more

Considering going back to Deloitte. Can anyone give me the highlights of the benefits. I’m a working mom who loves work and needs a bit more flexibility. And, I’ve forgotten the benefits from my la… more

Has anyone seen someone switch from financial due diligence to M&A tax? Senior in FDD but have always had more of an interest in tax…not sure that’s possible.

I just saw one guy on LinkedIn being a managing director at BDO with merely 10 years of experience. Is career progression that good at BDO ?

Looking to outsource property tax filings (over 1000 returns annually). Any recommendations? Avg pricing?

In 2024, I was laid off while expecting my second child. I chose to take a step back during this time to focus on nurturing my two young kids. Now, I am excited and ready to re-enter the workforce. I&… more

GoSystems users - how does it do with ESBT trusts?