Description
Advise individuals and small businesses on tax strategy, compliance, and planning; prepare or review returns and optimize liabilities under federal and state laws.
- • Assess client financials to identify tax obligations, deductions, and credits.
- • Prepare or review individual and small business tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
- • Develop tax planning strategies to minimize current and future liabilities.
- • Interview clients to gather income, expense, and deduction documentation.
- • Analyze financial statements and records to determine required forms and elections.
- • Research federal, state, and local tax law to address atypical situations.
- • Explain tax implications, filing requirements, and planning options to clients.
- • Provide year-round advisory on estimated taxes, withholding, and entity or filing choices.
- • Review returns prepared by others for accuracy and procedural compliance.
- • Resolve client questions and recommend actions to improve tax outcomes.
- • Estimate engagement fees based on complexity and time requirements.
- • Coordinate client timelines, information requests, and appointments.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
