Tax Jobs in Austin
We're tracking 50 live tax roles in Austin.
Salary snapshot
Based on 18 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Analyst19
- Manager16
- Senior/Assistant Manager5
- Senior Manager3
- Director/Head of Tax2
Active opportunities
50 live · updated hourly
International Tax Director
National Office Tax Experienced Associate or Senior Associate - Tax Controversy
Tax Manager or Senior Manager - Commercial Tax with Partnership focus
Associate - Tax (Energy & Infrastructure)
Transaction Tax Senior Manager
Non-Profit Tax Counsel (75% PT)
Property Tax Consultant - Texas (Contract Position)
Tax Director - Private Client Services
Tax Manager - Commercial Tax
Tax Manager
About this market
Market context
The tax profession in Austin primarily involves federal, state, and local taxation for individuals and businesses. Key areas include income tax compliance and consulting, state franchise tax, sales and use tax, and property tax, driven by Austin's dynamic economic growth and diverse industry sectors.
Texas has no individual or corporate income tax. The primary state-level business tax is the Texas Franchise Tax, a 'margin tax' calculated on a company's taxable margin, with a general rate of 0.375% for retail/wholesale and 0.75% for others, and an 'E-Z computation' rate of 0.331%. State sales and use tax is 6.25%, with local jurisdictions adding up to 2%, totaling a maximum of 8.25%. Travis County property tax rates vary by jurisdiction; for example, the City of Austin's maintenance and operations rate is $0.2974 per $100 valuation for FY2024. Property taxes are assessed annually by the Travis Central Appraisal District.
What's driving demand
- Rapid population and business growth leading to increased tax compliance and advisory needs.
- Concentration of tech companies, startups, and private equity, driving demand for specialized tax planning and M&A tax expertise.
- Absence of state individual/corporate income tax, shifting focus to franchise, sales & use, and property tax planning.
- Ongoing changes in federal tax law (e.g., corporate minimum tax, R&D capitalization rules) requiring continuous adaptation.
Regulatory timeline
Credentials that matter
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
- Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M. Tax)essential
- Enrolled Agent (EA)valued
- Certified Tax Advisor (CTA)nice to have