Tax Jobs in Chicago
We're tracking 148 live tax roles in Chicago.
Salary snapshot
Based on 97 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Analyst43
- Manager34
- Senior Manager18
- Senior/Assistant Manager15
- Director/Head of Tax14
1% offer remote.
Active opportunities
148 live · updated hourly
Tax Experienced Senior, Core Tax Services
Winter 2027 Tax Internship
Tax Senior Manager, International Tax Services
Partnership Tax Senior Manager, Advanced Computational Services
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About this market
Market context
The tax profession in Chicago encompasses a wide range of specializations focused on federal, state, and local taxation for businesses and individuals operating within, or with connections to, Chicago and Illinois. It involves compliance, consulting, planning, and controversy resolution across various tax types.
Illinois operates a 4.95% flat individual income tax rate and a 7% corporate income tax rate (plus a 2.5% personal property replacement tax). Chicago imposes a combined state and local sales tax rate that can reach 10.25% in some areas, one of the highest in the nation. Key agencies are the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Annual income tax filings are due on April 15th for individuals and corporations.
What's driving demand
- Large Corporate Presence
- Financial Industry Hub
- Complex State and Local Tax (SALT) Environment
- Growth in Technology Sector
Regulatory timeline
Credentials that matter
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
- Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M. in Tax)essential
- Enrolled Agent (EA)valued