Tax Jobs in Charlotte

About this market

Market context

The tax profession in Charlotte involves advising businesses and individuals on compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, as well as optimizing tax positions. This includes preparing tax returns, representing clients before tax authorities, and strategizing on complex financial transactions.

North Carolina has a progressive individual income tax rate of 4.75% for 2023 and 2024. The corporate income tax rate is a flat 2.5% for 2023 and 2.25% for 2024, one of the lowest in the nation. Sales and Use Tax is levied at a state rate of 4.75%, with Mecklenburg County adding a 2.5% local option rate, bringing the combined rate in Charlotte to 7.25% for most goods. Property taxes are administered at the county and municipal levels, with Mecklenburg County's rate set at $0.4851 per $100 valuation in 2023. Key agencies include the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) and the IRS.

What's driving demand

Strong Financial Services Sector
Population and Business Growth
M&A Activity
State Tax Reform

Regulatory timeline

2023-09-27North Carolina Budget (SB 749)Enacted
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2023-09-08North Carolina Tax Law Changes (HB 400)Enacted
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2022-08-16Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Federal Impact)Enacted
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Credentials that matter

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
Juris Doctor (JD)essential
Master of Taxation (MTax)essential
Enrolled Agent (EA)valued

Skills & tools

ASC 740State & Local Tax (SALT) ComplianceInternational Tax (FATCA, GILTI, BEAT)Tax ProvisionTax Research (BNA, CCH, RIA Checkpoint)Excel (Advanced)Tax Preparation Software (e.g., GoSystem, OneSource)AlteryxData Analytics

Tax Jobs in Charlotte

Salary snapshot

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Tax Manager - Financial Services

Tax Senior - Real Estate

Tax Manager - Construction

Tax Manager

Experienced Tax Preparer

Experienced Tax Preparer

Private Wealth Services Tax Manager

Payroll Tax Analyst

Tax Principal

Sr Tax Analyst

Fund Transfer Pricing Execution - VP

FY28 State and Local Tax Associate - Sales and Use Tax (Fall 2027/ Winter 2028)

FY28 State and Local Tax Associate - Tax Transaction Automation (Fall 2027 / Winter 2028)

International Tax Associate - (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Manager | Future Partner Opportunity

Senior Trade Compliance Investigator

State and Local Tax Manager - Income/Franchise Tax

State and Local Tax Senior Manager - Income/Franchise Tax