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
PP

Winter 2027 Tax Internship

Prosperity PartnersChicago, Illinois, United States$20 – $30/hr
Posted 6 days ago
BDO Global logo

Tax Senior Manager, International Tax Services

BDO GlobalChicago, IL, United States$100k – $263k
Posted 1 week ago
PP

Tax Manager

Prosperity PartnersChicago, Illinois, United States$110k – $170k
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
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Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
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Tax Associate

H&R BlockEast Chicago, Indiana, United States$15 – $18/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
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Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
H&R Block logo

Tax Associate

H&R BlockChicago, Illinois, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week 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 lawEnacted
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  • 2022-06-15City of Chicago Department of Finance Information Bulletin on Lease Transaction Tax Applicability to NFT SalesIssued
    source
  • 2022-03-31City of Chicago Department of Finance Information Bulletin on Remote Workers and Lease Transaction TaxIssued
    source

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)

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.