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).

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%.

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

Analyst
39
Manager
23
Director/Head of Tax
12
Senior/Assistant Manager
10
Senior Manager
8

2% offer remote.

Active opportunities

102 live · updated hourly

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 lawEnacted
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2022-06-15City of Chicago Department of Finance Information Bulletin on Lease Transaction Tax Applicability to NFT SalesIssued
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2022-03-31City of Chicago Department of Finance Information Bulletin on Remote Workers and Lease Transaction TaxIssued
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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)

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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.

Salary snapshot

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Tax Senior - Business Advisory Solutions (52139)

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International Tax Business Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

Compensation and Benefits Tax Associate - Fall 2027/Winter 2028

International Tax Mergers & Acquisitions Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

Federal Credits and Incentives Tax Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

Federal Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

Sr Mgr, Tax Contrvrsy & Proced

Partnership Tax Managing Director, Core Tax Services

Senior Tax Associate, Tax Accounting Services (ASC 740)

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WNTO Global Indirect Tax Director

Tax Manager - Commercial Tax (51994)

Tax Director - Commercial Tax (51993)

Sr. Consultant, Federal Tax and Accounting Methods