Corporate Tax Jobs in California

We're tracking 442 live corporate tax roles in California.

Salary snapshot

$55k–$389k
Median $150k

Based on 140 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

  • Analyst
    257
  • Manager
    48
  • Senior/Assistant Manager
    28
  • Senior Manager
    25
  • Director/Head of Tax
    24

Active opportunities

442 live · updated hourly
Brightvision logo

Corporate Tax Manager

BrightvisionNewport Beach, CA$138k – $173k
Posted 12 hours ago
RSM US LLP logo

Senior Manager - Transaction Tax Automation (TTA)

RSM US LLPIrvine, California, United States …$150k – $301k
Posted 1 day ago
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Tax Analyst Associate (Hybrid in CA)

First AmericanSanta Ana, California, United States$26.88 – $35.83/hr
Posted 1 day ago
Palantir Technologies logo

U.S. Indirect Tax Manager

Palantir TechnologiesPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted 1 day ago
CC

Tax Manager - Manufacturing

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)Ontario, California, United States$116k – $194k
Posted 1 day ago
H&R Block logo

Experienced Tax Professional

H&R BlockMarina del Rey, California, United States
Posted 1 day ago
RI

Senior Tax Accountant

Realty Income CorporationSan Diego, California, United States …$74k – $107k
Posted 2 days ago
PwC logo

International Tax Services - Manager

PwCIrvine, California, United States …$99k – $266k
Posted 2 days ago
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Senior Manager, State Income Tax

NVIDIASanta Clara, California, United States$184k – $299k
Posted 2 days ago
Mariner logo

Intern, Tax - El Segundo, CA

MarinerEl Segundo, California, United States
Posted 2 days ago
Mariner logo

Intern, Tax - Corte Madera, CA

MarinerCorte Madera, California, United States
Posted 2 days ago
Ignite Human Capital logo

Tax Senior

Ignite Human Capitalsan diego, CA$105k – $135kAI est.
Posted 3 days ago
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Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax

SpaceXHawthorne, California, United States$175k – $250k
Posted 4 days ago
SpaceX logo

Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax

SpaceXHawthorne, CA$175k – $250k
Posted 4 days ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R BlockOrland, California, United States$20 – $25/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R BlockAgoura Hills, California, United States$21 – $50/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R BlockChico, California, United States$20/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R BlockCalexico, California, United States$17 – $25/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R BlockAnaheim, California, United States$18 – $25/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R BlockOroville, California, United States$20/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago

About this market

Market context

California Corporate Tax encompasses the tax obligations and compliance requirements for corporations operating within the state of California, primarily focusing on income, franchise, and various other business-related taxes. It involves navigating complex state-specific statutes, regulations, and administrative guidance issued by relevant California tax authorities.

California imposes a corporate franchise tax on all corporations doing business in the state, including S corporations, at a rate of 8.84% (for C-Corps) or 1.5% (for S-Corps) of net income or a minimum tax of $800, whichever is greater. Corporations are required to file Form 100 or Form 100S with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). California also has complex apportionment rules for multi-state businesses and unique provisions for pass-through entities. Significant attention is also paid to SALT / Sales & Use Tax for goods and services sold within the state.

What's driving demand

  • State Budgetary Needs
  • Evolving Digital Economy Legislation
  • Apportionment Rule Changes for Multistate Businesses
  • Economic Nexus Expansion

Regulatory timeline

  • 2023-01-10California's Corporate Tax Rate Remains Steady Despite Budget SurplusOngoing
    source
  • 2021-04-29California conforms to federal treatment of certain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and other federal tax relief provisions, with some exceptions.Enacted
    source
  • 2020-06-29Assembly Bill 85 (AB 85) suspends the net operating loss (NOL) deduction for certain taxpayers and imposes a limitation on business incentive tax credits for tax years 2020, 2021, and 2022.Expired/Partially Expired
    source

Credentials that matter

  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
  • JD (Juris Doctor) / LLM (Master of Laws in Taxation)essential
  • Enrolled Agent (EA)valued

Skills & tools

Multistate Corporate Tax Compliance (Forms 100, 100S)Apportionment and Allocation (UDITPA)ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes)Tax ProvisionResearch & Development (R&D) Tax Credits (California-specific)M&A Due Diligence (Tax aspects)Nexus DeterminationsFTB Audit RepresentationCorptaxOneSourceGoSystem Tax RSMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)

Frequently asked

What is corporate tax in California?
California Corporate Tax encompasses the tax obligations and compliance requirements for corporations operating within the state of California, primarily focusing on income, franchise, and various other business-related taxes. It involves navigating complex state-specific statutes, regulations, and administrative guidance issued by relevant California tax authorities.
How does corporate tax work in California?
California imposes a corporate franchise tax on all corporations doing business in the state, including S corporations, at a rate of 8.84% (for C-Corps) or 1.5% (for S-Corps) of net income or a minimum tax of $800, whichever is greater. Corporations are required to file Form 100 or Form 100S with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). California also has complex apportionment rules for multi-state businesses and unique provisions for pass-through entities. Significant attention is also paid to SALT / Sales & Use Tax for goods and services sold within the state.
What credentials matter for California Corporate Tax roles?
Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), JD (Juris Doctor) / LLM (Master of Laws in Taxation), Enrolled Agent (EA).
Which tools and systems appear in California Corporate Tax job specs?
Commonly cited: Multistate Corporate Tax Compliance (Forms 100, 100S), Apportionment and Allocation (UDITPA), ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes), Tax Provision, Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits (California-specific), M&A Due Diligence (Tax aspects), Nexus Determinations, FTB Audit Representation.
What do California Corporate Tax roles pay?
Across 140 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $55k–$389k.
Who's hiring for California Corporate Tax?
Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 77%, In-house / industry 21%, Big 4 2%, Law firms 0%.
How many California Corporate Tax roles are live right now?
442 live roles on taxjobs.ai.