Corporate Tax Jobs in California
We're tracking 396 live corporate tax roles in California.
Salary snapshot
$55k–$389k
Median $148k
Based on 101 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Analyst255
- Manager39
- Director/Head of Tax20
- Senior Manager16
- Senior/Assistant Manager16
Active opportunities
396 live · updated hourly
Tax Senior
Ignite Human Capital•san diego, CA$105k – $135kAI est.
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Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax
SpaceX•Hawthorne, California, United States$175k – $250k
Posted 4 days ago
Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax
SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA$175k – $250k
Posted 4 days ago
Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Orland, California, United States$20 – $25/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago
Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Ridgecrest, California, United States$17 – $25/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago
Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Agoura Hills, California, United States$21 – $50/hrAI est.
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Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Woodland, California, United States$22 – $25/hrAI est.
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Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Cerritos, California, United States$19 – $25/hrAI est.
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Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Chico, California, United States$20/hrAI est.
Posted 5 days ago
Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Pasadena, California, United States$25 – $30/hrAI est.
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Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Calexico, California, United States$17 – $25/hrAI est.
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Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Mariposa County, California, United States$17 – $40/hrAI est.
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H&R Block•Anaheim, California, United States$18 – $25/hrAI est.
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H&R Block•Oroville, California, United States$20/hrAI est.
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Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Auburn, California, United States$28 – $75/hrAI est.
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H&R Block•Oakhurst, California, United States$17 – $40/hrAI est.
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H&R Block•Tuolumne County, California, United States$17 – $40/hrAI est.
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H&R Block•Santa Ana, California, United States$21 – $26/hrAI est.
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H&R Block•Brawley, California, United States$17 – $25/hrAI est.
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Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Grass Valley, California, United States$20 – $25/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 SurplusOngoingsource
- 2021-04-29California conforms to federal treatment of certain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and other federal tax relief provisions, with some exceptions.Enactedsource
- 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 Expiredsource
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)
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
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 101 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $55k–$389k.
- Who's hiring for California Corporate Tax?
- Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 80%, In-house / industry 19%, Big 4 1%, Law firms 0%.
- How many California Corporate Tax roles are live right now?
- 396 live roles on taxjobs.ai.