Seasonal, Tax Research Specialist

About the Role

As a Tax Research Specialist, you will research moderately complex state and local tax issues and draft detailed memoranda and guidance documents for various internal departments and tax teams. You will analyze, evaluate, and recommend tax forms to enhance our existing suite of tax products, as well as assist with state programs and projects. 

 

Day to day, you’ll… 

• Research, analyze, and evaluate current year state tax forms, vendor specifications, letters of intent, and requirements to identify, document, and advise company of tax changes impacting company compliance with state Departments of Revenue (DOR) 

• Assist tax software developers by researching and answering tax related questions 

• Use developed research skills to unravel moderately complex tax situations into the fundamental tax points as they are applicable to current, proposed, or past law 

• Make recommendations to tax product teams on forms that may need to be added to or removed from the existing suite of forms 

• Coordinate, develop, and/or assist in researching tax issues to support other corporate departments such as Government Relations, Media Relations, Marketing, Legal, Insurance, Software Development, Pricing & Analytics, and Field Training 

• Coordinate and/or participate in work teams as necessary for the analysis and preparation of summaries of passed and proposed tax law 

• Edit, review, and fact check a variety of tax-related materials produced by self and others to verify accuracy and completeness of material 

• Ensure that assigned projects are completed on or before agreed upon deadlines 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and correctly formulate solutions to highly complex tax situations
• Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining focus, and perform assignments in a highly detailed and accurate manner
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with at least one online tax research tool
• Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 1 year(s) of experience in tax research, tax preparation, or a related field, with strong knowledge of tax law

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
• Circular 230 credential (attorney, EA or CPA)
• Experience in multi-state tax preparation or concepts
• Judicial Clerkship or experience writing memoranda of law

Why work for us

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

Pay Range

$21.59 - $32.40/Hr.