Corporate Tax Jobs in Chicago
We're tracking 102 live corporate tax roles in Chicago.
Salary snapshot
$70k–$420k
Median $144k
Based on 62 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Analyst39
- Manager23
- Director/Head of Tax12
- Senior/Assistant Manager10
- Senior Manager8
2% offer remote.
Active opportunities
102 live · updated hourlyTax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•West Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•North Chicago, Illinois, United States$14 – $18/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Chicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Private Client Tax Manager/ Senior Manager
Mowery & Schoenfeld•Chicago, Illinois, United States$130k – $200k
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Director
Topstep•Chicago, Illinois, United States$180k – $220k
Posted 1 week ago
Transaction Tax Manager
Grant Thornton•Chicago, IL, United States$173k – $188k
Posted 2 weeks ago
Specialist Solutions Architect, Tax
Stripe•Chicago, Atlanta, Remote$145k – $195kAI est.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Tax Senior, Transaction Advisory Services
BDO Global•Chicago, IL, United States$80k – $140k
Posted 3 weeks ago
Tax Managing Director, Accounting Methods
BDO Global•Chicago, IL, United States$158k – $420k
Posted 3 weeks ago
International Tax Manager
Grant Thornton•Chicago, IL, United States …$152k – $190k
Posted 3 weeks ago
Sr Tax Analyst
Sinch•Chicago, Illinois, United States$123k – $154k
Posted 3 weeks ago
State and Local Tax - Income Franchise Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)
RSM•Chicago, Illinois, United States$70k – $84k
Posted 4 weeks ago
About this market
Market context
Corporate Tax in Chicago refers to the comprehensive tax obligations businesses operating within the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois must navigate. This includes state-level corporate income taxes, replacement taxes, and various city-level transaction, utility, and lease taxes.
Illinois imposes a Corporate Income Tax at a rate of 7.0%, plus an additional Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT) at 2.5%, totaling 9.5% on corporate net income. Chicago itself levies numerous local taxes, such as a 9.0% Lease Transaction Tax on personal property (including cloud computing and nonpossessory leases), a 9.0% Utility Tax on gas, electricity, and telecommunications for non-residential customers, and a 1.25% Real Property Transfer Tax on certain transactions. Compliance involves filing with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) for state taxes and the City of Chicago Department of Finance for local taxes.
What's driving demand
- M&A Activity in Illinois
- Expansion of Tech and Financial Services in Chicago
- Changes in Illinois and Chicago Tax Legislation
- Remote Workforce and Nexus Implications
Regulatory timeline
- 2023-06-07Illinois Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 signed into lawEnactedsource
- 2022-06-15City of Chicago Department of Finance Information Bulletin on Lease Transaction Tax Applicability to NFT SalesIssuedsource
- 2022-03-31City of Chicago Department of Finance Information Bulletin on Remote Workers and Lease Transaction TaxIssuedsource
Credentials that matter
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
- JD (Juris Doctor) with Tax Focusessential
- MST (Master of Science in Taxation)essential
Skills & tools
ASC 740 / Tax ProvisionsTax Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax)Tax Research Platforms (e.g., BNA, CCH, RIA Checkpoint)State & Local Tax (SALT) PlanningNexus DeterminationsTax Controversy & Audit DefenseMergers & Acquisitions Tax Due DiligenceData Analysis (Excel, Alteryx)
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
Frequently asked
- What is corporate tax in Chicago?
- Corporate Tax in Chicago refers to the comprehensive tax obligations businesses operating within the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois must navigate. This includes state-level corporate income taxes, replacement taxes, and various city-level transaction, utility, and lease taxes.
- How does corporate tax work in Chicago?
- Illinois imposes a Corporate Income Tax at a rate of 7.0%, plus an additional Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT) at 2.5%, totaling 9.5% on corporate net income. Chicago itself levies numerous local taxes, such as a 9.0% Lease Transaction Tax on personal property (including cloud computing and nonpossessory leases), a 9.0% Utility Tax on gas, electricity, and telecommunications for non-residential customers, and a 1.25% Real Property Transfer Tax on certain transactions. Compliance involves filing with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) for state taxes and the City of Chicago Department of Finance for local taxes.
- What credentials matter for Corporate Tax in Chicago roles?
- Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), JD (Juris Doctor) with Tax Focus, MST (Master of Science in Taxation).
- Which tools and systems appear in Corporate Tax in Chicago job specs?
- Commonly cited: ASC 740 / Tax Provisions, Tax Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax), Tax Research Platforms (e.g., BNA, CCH, RIA Checkpoint), State & Local Tax (SALT) Planning, Nexus Determinations, Tax Controversy & Audit Defense, Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Due Diligence, Data Analysis (Excel, Alteryx).
- What do Corporate Tax in Chicago roles pay?
- Across 62 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $70k–$420k.
- Who's hiring for Corporate Tax in Chicago?
- Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 77%, In-house / industry 20%, Law firms 2%, Big 4 1%.
- How many Corporate Tax in Chicago roles are live right now?
- 102 live roles on taxjobs.ai.