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Tax Specialist Resume

Tax specialist resumes should identify the tax types you specialize in — individual, corporate, international, state and local — since these represent distinct skill sets. CPA credential and specific tax software proficiency are commonly screened as minimum qualifications.

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Key Skills

Skills for a Tax Specialist resume

Include these skills on your Tax Specialist resume:

  • Tax Compliance
  • Corporate Tax (ASC 740)
  • Tax Research
  • Thomson Reuters Checkpoint
  • CCH Axcess
  • Federal/State Returns
  • Tax Provision
  • CPA

ATS Best Practices

ATS tips for Tax Specialist resumes

  1. 1.Specify tax type: 'corporate tax', 'individual tax', 'international tax', 'SALT', 'partnership tax'.
  2. 2.List tax software: 'CCH ProSystem fx', 'Thomson Reuters UltraTax', 'Lacerte', 'Drake'.
  3. 3.Include ASC 740 / FIN 48 if you have tax provision experience.
  4. 4.Use 'tax compliance', 'tax research', and 'tax planning' as keyword phrases.

Example

Tax Specialist resume example

Here is what a professional tax specialist resume could look like using our ATS-optimized Classic template. Your finished resume may vary based on your experience and the sections you choose to include.

Michael Brennan

michael.brennan@example.com | (555) 371-9248 | Hartford, CT | linkedin.com/in/michaelbrennan

Summary

CPA-certified tax specialist with 5+ years of experience in corporate and individual tax compliance, tax provision (ASC 740), and tax research. Proficient in Thomson Reuters Checkpoint and CCH Axcess. Expert in federal/state returns and multi-state tax planning.

Experience

Senior Tax Associate at Deloitte2021 – Present
  • Prepare and review corporate tax (ASC 740) provisions for 8 clients with combined revenue of $2B
  • Conduct tax research using Thomson Reuters Checkpoint for complex multi-state and international issues
  • File federal/state returns for C-corporations, S-corporations, and partnerships using CCH Axcess
  • Manage tax provision calculations including deferred tax assets, liabilities, and effective tax rate analysis
Tax Associate at Grant Thornton2019 – 2021
  • Prepared 100+ individual and corporate tax compliance filings annually with 99% accuracy
  • Performed tax research on R&D tax credits, Section 199A deductions, and state tax nexus issues
  • Assisted with IRS audit responses and state tax notice resolution for 5 clients

Education

M.S. in TaxationUniversity of Connecticut

2017 – 2019 | GPA: 3.7

Skills

Tax Compliance, Corporate Tax (ASC 740), Tax Research, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, CCH Axcess, Federal/State Returns, Tax Provision, CPA, Multi-State Tax, R&D Tax Credits

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Connecticut State Board of Accountancy, 2019

Classic template — ATS-optimized, single-column layout

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I show tax research skills on my resume?

Reference the research platforms you use (Checkpoint, BNA, CCH IntelliConnect) and describe instances where research led to a specific planning outcome or compliance position. 'Researched IRC Section 382 limitation applicability for NOL carryforward following acquisition, resulting in $2M in preserved tax benefits' demonstrates research turning into business value.

What's the difference between tax compliance and tax provision roles?

Tax compliance involves preparing and filing tax returns (corporate, individual, partnership). Tax provision involves ASC 740 income tax accounting for financial reporting — calculating deferred tax assets/liabilities and effective tax rates. Both require CPA-level expertise but attract different skill sets; specify which you have experience with clearly.

Is an LLM in Taxation worth noting on a tax resume?

An LLM in Taxation from a recognized program (NYU, Georgetown, Florida) carries weight for corporate tax and international tax positions at law firms and large public companies. List it in your education section with the school and graduation year. For Big 4 or regional firm roles, the CPA credential often matters more than the LLM.

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