Tax Jobs in Houston
We're tracking 136 live tax roles in Houston.
Salary snapshot
Based on 32 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Analyst44
- Manager41
- Senior/Assistant Manager15
- Director/Head of Tax9
- Senior Manager6
Active opportunities
136 live · updated hourlyTax Associate
Tax Associate
Tax Associate
Tax Associate
Tax Associate
Tax Associate
Tax Associate
Lead Analyst, Tax (Technical and Transactional Tax)
Senior Tax Manager - Corporate
Tax Manager (Oil & Gas)
R&D Tax Analyst
Senior Tax Analyst
Indirect Tax Analyst
Tax Managing Director
State & Local Tax Manager
Tax Specialist II - Special Inventory Tax
Tax Manager
Tax Analyst - Temp
Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2027/ Winter 2028)
Tax Specialist I (Jurisdiction Coordinator)
About this market
Market context
The tax profession in Houston encompasses a broad range of specializations, serving a diverse economic landscape from large energy corporations to burgeoning tech startups and individual taxpayers. Tax professionals in this market are responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, and for providing strategic tax planning to optimize financial outcomes.
Houston, as a major US economic hub, sees significant demand for expertise in federal income tax (corporate, partnership, individual), particularly due to the presence of numerous Fortune 500 companies. Texas has no state individual or corporate income tax, which shifts the state tax focus heavily to SALT / Sales & Use Tax, property tax, and franchise tax. The Texas Franchise Tax, often referred to as a 'margin tax,' is levied on entities conducting business in Texas, with rates and thresholds that require specialized knowledge for compliance. Property taxes are also a significant component of the Houston tax landscape, managed by various appraisal districts.
What's driving demand
- Growth of Energy Sector
- Corporate Relocations and Expansions
- Ongoing Regulatory Changes (Federal and State)
- Increased Demand for Tax Technology and Automation
Regulatory timeline
- 2023-11-09IRS Releases 2024 Tax Inflation AdjustmentsFinalizedsource
- 2023-11-07Texas Property Tax Relief (Proposition 4) ApprovedFinalizedsource
- 2023-01-01Texas Comptroller Announces New Guidance for Franchise TaxOngoingsource
- 2022-10-25IRS Announces 2023 Tax Inflation AdjustmentsFinalizedsource
- 2022-08-16Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 EnactedFinalizedsource
Credentials that matter
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
- Master of Taxation (M.Tax)essential
- Enrolled Agent (EA)essential
- Juris Doctor (JD) / LL.M. in Taxationessential