Tax Bowl

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?

Salary range for L9 in Accenture strategy for Tax Technology (ERP + tax engine)? Experience - 4.5 years in Big 4.

Any idea when Eide Bailly starts with their interviews for Tax associate positions in orange county, CA

I know it’s unusual but there a few KPMGers who hold a tax director title. Some are in specialty groups but there a few in the core compliance (federal/international/SALT) group. If you have any input… more

How much billable hours you did for this year’s tax season? How was it compared in prior year? Mine has been increasing every year 😱😱 and definitely wanted life back. where else to go with 5 years e… more

Am I crazy? I’ve been stressing since 9/15 on 10/15 deadlines and seems that my other staff members are more relax. Like we only have 3 weeks till deadline; less for us since we have to get it in to o… more

Anyone else tired of firms not hiring enough staff while simultaneously increasing minimum billable hours and/or taking on new clients? I can’t seem to place why we have a retention issue.

Anyone done any tax work for a UK life assurance business writing with-profit business? Wondering what type of software you used for your tax compliance

Any firms hiring remote tax seniors in PCS/HNW with an actual decent WLB and training?

EY GDS or Accenture strategy? Which is better for Tax Technology Consulting, please help.

If we file a trust return on 9/20 and request a refund do we need to set up for direct deposit? Does that 9/30 rule mean for returns filed after or processed after?

When jumping from one big4 to another, is there any type of NDA? Can you talk about tech/clients at old firm when at new firm? I’m at manager level.

Looking for a bit better WLB, where to go next?

I moved from a top 10 firm to a Texas based regional firm. I’ve been struggling with the fact that the regional firms leadership thinks small. For instance if a client comes over from a top 10 firm th… more

Every tax season I plan for it to be great. Then, when stuff gets to us last minute, and we try rush through it, I just make so many little mistakes which are thankfully caught at the next level of re… more

Does awaiting acknowledgement in gosystems RS mean the return was timely filed? What if it’s rejected before 9/15 or it stays awaiting?

For those working at the IRS, mainly LB&I or APMA / transfer pricing, what is the mood like with the budget cuts and layoffs that happened a few month ago? Are things staring to settle/get better?

I am studying for the CPA exam (FAR), and my accuracy rate on Becker multiple-choice questions is below 55%. I’m not sure how I can pass the exam. I feel that Becker makes too many assumptions in the … more

Looking for exit opportunities from Big4. Specifically in an ASC740 focused role. Are non-Big4 Firms or corporate tax departments hiring executive level personnel for such a role?

M&A tax professionals within PE. What do you do day-to-day and how does your comp compare to if you stayed in B4?

Recently discovered I am about to be laid off as a reviewer on 1040 returns. I'd really like to move into Estates and Trusts or International Expat area of tax. I have some experience in both. A… more

How bad it is being rolled off an engagement? Reason: My technical skills are not adequate for a particular client and they just want to wrap up the engagement.

I received an offer from EY in international tax. I’m planning on accepting the offer but I found out they are also auditors to the bank I have a credit card with. I have 0% apr debt of 12K with that … more

Which officers do y’all report on the 1125-e? Usually I just report whoever the client sends to me, but this client is asking for more specifics. The instructions say that the definition of officer de… more

Has anyone in the UK started tax and continued broader finance or something else? Can you pls share your experience

Ppl in tax - big4: what is the difference of work and career path for those who are lawyers (LLM) and those who are accountants ?

Would you join BDO or Baker Tilly? If other things are same, which one would you pick and why not the other? The offer is in Tax group

Thinking about leaving my current role after working in tax for 6 years. I don’t hate the work, but I can’t deal with the constant pressure and the toll it takes on my body. What are some opportunitie… more

How are things going at GT with the PE ownership? I’m considering jumping but PE is my main concern. It’s only a matter of time until RSM has PE. I have an offer from CLA too. 2nd year Senior Manager … more

Job offer: 1. Tax Compliance or 2. Tax Technology

Which one would you choose?

I work in corporate tax group and have some experience in personal tax. I am free for next 4 months, what should I do? Should I just relax (4 months is a lot of time)? I can try to freelance on upwork… more