What do tax analysts do in industry? I’m trying to pivot out of public because the lifestyle just isn’t for me but I’m clearly good at what I do based off upper management feedback. Feeling lost and not really sure where to go from here with a little bit over a year of experience. Any pointers?

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Still compliance, but only a limited amount. The rest of the year is process improvement, keeping up with state and local incentives, and special projects that really only require a comfort with technical research and strong Excel skills to do the analysis piece

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They do a lot but most ask for 3-5 years experience. If you only have over a year the Analyst jobs you would get would just be glorified admin. Try and stick it out for 2-3.

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I don’t have any pointers but I understand that feeling of hopelessness.

Hang in there and hope you find something you like!

Thank you! Definitely taking the time to research and see what’s out there

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I worked a shit ton as an analyst in industry, but my bosses were all ex-big4 so that’s all the life they know.

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