Tax Bowl

My confession (a tax preparer with 5 years exp, 100k salary) is that when I finish preparing returns, yeah I’ll look over the manual entries within the software and I look at 2 year comp but other tha… more

I hate that the govt can reach in your acct and take your money for a owed tax bill. It feels so violating 🥲 can nothing (besides paying the bill) be done about this?!

For those that work in industry what AI tools are you using to help automate your data flow and compliance work? We are using the usual tax engine like OneSource and Vertex. Also using Alteryx to help… more

Out of curiosity: any public accounting senior managers exit to industry and take a drop in title to manager? What was that like and did it impact your career trajectory?

I recently got an offer from another Big 4, similar title and comp. The new role aligns better with my l-t goal. Currently very long hours & ddls, and limited learning opportunities, though the team itself is great.
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Any insight on working at Andersen these days? How’s the culture?

I received an offer at a company but the offer is in a very niche area of tax and in an industry (let’s say real estate for example) that is outside of what I did at public accounting (let’s say tech)… more

Does anyone know of any manager or below that has by chance won their firm a client? I’m curious if that has ever happened and if there have been any benefits associated with that

Hi all. I am employed by a firm and I also have my own side practice. I represent clients in my practice. I’ve noticed that the notices for my personal clients are going to my employers office. How do… more

I received a verbal offer from a company and asked the recruiter at least a week to review the offer once it’s in writing. She is pressuring me to respond within 2 days but I am waiting on a different… more

I transitioned to F500 a year ago and cannot catch a break. Everyone in my team pulls overtime and occasional weekend regardless of the time of the year, and this expectation is being pushed on me rea… more

How much do you think clothing / being well dressed / well presentable affects how other people perceive you in the workplace? Especially the consulting side / big four.
I am more a casual person and would w… more

Looking for ideas to celebrate Director making Partner morning of (dinner plans already set) …decorate office, video from the team…what else??

Those of you who have moved on from big firms to regional, are you happy with your decision or do you miss working for a big firm? I made the move 3 years ago and seem to always miss my old firm but o… more

Can anyone provide insights in the work life balance and/or compensation of a tax role in-house at a private equity firm as compared to a tax role in public accounting? Which is better? Think senior m… more

I am currently a tax manager in public accounting considering making the jump to industry. Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has made the transition - workload/compensation/work-life balance

Do PwC and Deloitte have a tax group that focus on ASC 740 provision only?

PwC Acceleration Center (~5.5 yrs). Strong snapshots (consistently “Impressive”/“Above & Beyond”) and solid utilization, even with changing business demand.Previously told I needed more engagement exposure—no… more

Hi! Any insights on the integrated partnership solutions group at KMPG? Considering it. Also how different is it from the senior in asset management? I am looking at both job descriptions, they are pr… more

Any tax people out there that are both a CPA and a CFP? And if so, has it helped you in any way? Is it worth it? I have my CPA, and considering working toward CFP to gain more knowledge to diversify p… more

Looking to exit public as I think these large top 20 firms aren’t meant to be for me. Not sure where to turn. Looking for advice on alternatives.

If you can only have one: Would you take the dream job or move to the city of your dreams?

How’s tax liability insurance space? Wlb, pay, overall workflow, and exciting work?

Is anyone here familiar with Alvarez and Marshall? What’s the culture like? What levels are there? Are there partners and MDs? Do people work “part time” at A&M? What’s pay like - I’ve heard comm… more

Out of curiosity, how many review notes would you find excessive for a small 1120?

What is happening with all of the F8962-070 e-file rejections? Many of these taxpayers have never had Health Insurance Marketplace coverage.

Does anyone work for a local government role as a business auditor? How is it? Exploring an exit opportunity out of public.
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B4 M&A tax hours - what do your average weeks look like?

Anyone in the international tax teams in any of the major public accounting firms in NYC and can direct message or leave some feedback on the teams? Looking to relocate and want some inside informatio… more

I made a Roth IRA cont in 2024. I was over income so had to remove excess cont of $5k in April 2025 before filing my 2024 tax return. My 2024 return shows 40 bucks excess cont. I got a 1099-R for 2025 relat… more

Feeling Behind on Manager Promotion! (TAX CORPORATE) 9 YOE

Does anyone know a legitimate reason for a real EA’s name to not appear in either the IRS list of active EAs or the RPO Directory of Credentialed Preparers on the IRS website? Someone I work with is c… more

Any manager in tax planning and analysis willing to share their experience and what their day to day looks like?

If a client makes a 1040 extension payment electronically on the IRS site, do we have to separately transmit their extension as well or does that payment count as the extension? I feel like I’ve seen … more

Worth taking a job offer that's lower in base but made up in bonus (discretionary) and higher in terms of total comp?

A job that I applied to got reposted 5 hours on LinkedIn. I applied to it via LinkedIn about 3 weeks ago and got selected and contacted by the recruiter, then passed 1st and 2nd interviews with 2 dif… more