Tax Jobs in Chicago
We're tracking 218 live tax roles in Chicago.
Salary snapshot
Based on 169 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Manager79
- Senior Manager29
- Senior/Assistant Manager28
- Director23
- Analyst/Associate23
1% offer remote.
Active opportunities
218 live · updated hourly
Senior Business Tax Associate
Private Client Tax Manager/ Senior Manager
Business Tax Manager/Senior Manager (Construction Expertise)
Global Employer Services-Employment Tax Manager
Sr. Tax Manager
Senior Transaction Tax Analyst
Sr Tax Payroll Analyst
Tax Manager, Income Taxes
Lead Tax Services Senior Manager
Tax Manager- Compliance and Reporting
Midwest - Tax Manager
Tax Manager – Family Office
Insurance Senior Tax Manager, Financial Services
Unclaimed Property Senior Tax Manager, State & Local Tax Consulting
Property Tax Managing Director, State & Local Tax Consulting
Tax Manager, Lead Tax Services
Federal Tax Senior Associate
Tax Manager, Lead Tax Services
International Tax Manager, Lead Tax Services
Accountant, Tax
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