Tax Bowl

Wow now I understand why tax firms make 1 employee work 80 hour weeks instead of hiring another so that they each work 40 hour weeks: because after October 15 there is nothing to do. For me this whol… more

Can anyone working in tax genuinely expect to never work over 40 hours a week, even close to IRS deadlines? The more staff refuse to do projects quickly and/or utilize OT, the easier it is going to b… more

I’m starting a new position as an international tax senior at PwC. I’m pivoting from indirect tax and I’ve always found international tax concepts interesting. I’ll be starting in 3 weeks. Is there an… more

I’ve been in industry for 2 years (after paying my dues to the public for 4 years), and every day I wake up hating my job. The pay/benefits are great, but I’m completely disinterested in the industry … more

I’m currently a Senior Tax Manager and am on the partner track. I was just approached about a head of tax position at a fast growing $2B market cap manufacturing company. Should I entertain this or wa… more

I’m a M&A Tax Manager based in NYC and based on the current market, it feels like I could go just about anywhere — Big 4, mid-tier, boutiques, even a few in-house roles.

For those of you who’ve made a similar … more

Put in my notice at a Big 4 to go work in-house, WOOT WOOT

Looking to find a tax technology role within the b4. Located in the SF Bay Area. Roles available? DM me. 5+ years tax experience, tax software development/programming experience 2+ years.

Would you rather work with someone who a) works full time (aka 24/7) but here and there isn’t available for calls due to childcare, like after 530, but still responds to pings and can be available for calls after… more

What tax software does Baker Tilly use? We just got a client from them and wondering if the files would be transferable to ours

Finished a partner interview but haven't heard in a month. Even sent HR a follow up but they were OOO - then haven't responded since.

Is it likely I am rejected or is Big4 hiring this slow?

Hi guys I’m thinking about attending a t50 law school and pursuing a role as a JD in big 4 M&A. I heard from someone in that role that they are not hiring as much. Is the role still worthwhile to … more

When not in tax season, what do you do when not busy besides CPE?

I’m curious what the market is out there for fractional tax directors or contract work for specialty practices (international tax/cross border investments etc ). Has anyone left a firm and moved to a… more

Are there times when it is appropriate to let someone at the senior/manager level know their emails can be a little dense?

I recently interviewed for a tax manager position with a boutique CPA firm. I went through three rounds of interviews and received positive feedback along the process. However, I feel very blindsided … more

I have an offer that matches my current pay but includes a higher bonus. I’m thinking about quitting because I can’t keep up with the long hours, but the new role is in a different industry. Would it … more

Does anyone know of any firms in NY/CT that will promote to supervisor or manager with an EA (as opposed to a CPA)? I’m currently at KPMG in business tax services, and unfortunately, my team won’t all… more

Am I being lowballed for $230k plus bonus as a BTS SM3 at KPMG nyc? I have 12 years of experience.

Anyone from Crowe on here? Is CCH or Gosystems used? Also, what’s in-office requirement generally?

Have 2 job offers, not sure what to take:
Option 1: $108k base, possibility for bi-annual discretionary bonuses, fully in office other than weekend and evening time being WFH during busy season, 4 day … more

Which firms offer the best work-life Balance for tax? And generally have good teams to work with?

Does KPMG have a tax group similar to Deloitte’s PSG group?

Would you consider switching jobs for a $12K pay increase and a 100% remote position? I am currently at $140K, hybrid, and been with my current firm for 6 years. The main reason I started looking else… more

I’m considering service line change from state and local tax to general partnership/corp tax in senior year. Have anyone had similar experience? What might be the challenges?

Which is preferred using CCH or Gosystems for return prep? Especially for partnerships.

Have you ever been let go after giving your employer a two-week notice to quit? I feel like they might just let me go without paying me for the two weeks before my new job starts. I’m not even sure if… more

Gotta love it when you wait on hold with the IRS for an hour and when you get through to someone finally they put you on hold to “transfer to my supervisor” and then they just hang up. Unbelievable ho… more

How are the busy season hours of national tax office teams as compared to their compliance counterparts

Hi. I am in tax public accounting at a 30 person firm. We are small but mighty. My pay is 95k, fully remote, 4k in bonuses. I’m an EA, CFE. 5 years experience. No review experience (firm is too small … more

Financial Services tax in big four, anyone knowing the exit opportunities after manager level? I’m focusing on real estate tax.

What is kpmg’s maternity leave policy in USA? Do you have to have a tenure to qualify?

I got an offer from a local PA firm for a big pay bump (+40%) but I just can’t leave the culture and intangibles at my current firm. I wasn’t actively looking for jobs. Just a LinkedIn recruiter that … more

Thoughts on going from B4 to industry? Was it worth it? Do you miss B4? How is the workload in comparison to B4?

Has anyone worked at EY TARAS group? If so, how was it for you?