What credentials matter for Indirect Tax - Chicago roles?

Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MST (Master of Science in Taxation), J.D. (Juris Doctor).

What do Indirect Tax - Chicago roles pay?

Across 22 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $70k–$438k.

Who's hiring for Indirect Tax - Chicago?

Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 48%, In-house / industry 30%, Big 4 17%, Law firms 4%.

Indirect Tax Jobs in Chicago

We're tracking 23 live indirect tax roles in Chicago.

Salary snapshot

$70k–$438k

Median $148k

Based on 22 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

Manager
7
Senior Manager
5
Director/Head of Tax
4
Analyst
3
Senior/Assistant Manager
2

9% offer remote.

Active opportunities

23 live · updated hourly

About this market

Market context

Indirect Tax in Chicago primarily focuses on Sales & Use Tax compliance, planning, and controversy management for businesses operating within the city and state of Illinois. This involves navigating the complex web of state, county, and municipal sales tax regulations.

Chicago businesses are subject to Illinois state sales tax, various local sales taxes (county and municipal), and often specific taxes like the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) tax. As of early 2024, the combined sales tax rate in Chicago is 10.25%, one of the highest in the US, comprising 6.25% Illinois state tax, 1.25% Cook County tax, 1.75% Chicago city tax, and 1.00% RTA tax. Businesses are required to file returns and remit collected taxes to the Illinois Department of Revenue, typically on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis depending on their sales volume.

What's driving demand

High Transaction Volume in Retail and Services
Complex Inter-jurisdictional Sales Tax Rules
Digital Economy and Remote Sales Nexus
Frequent Audits by Illinois Department of Revenue

Regulatory timeline

2023-03-01Illinois Department of Revenue Information Bulletin FY 2023-13: Updated Guidance on Remote Retailer and Marketplace Facilitator RequirementsEffective
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2023-01-01Illinois Department of Revenue Information Bulletin FY 2023-11: Cannabis Excise Tax Rate ChangesEffective
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2022-12-01Illinois Department of Revenue Information Bulletin FY 2023-05: Manufacturing Exemption ChangesEffective
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Credentials that matter

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
MST (Master of Science in Taxation)valued
J.D. (Juris Doctor)valued

Skills & tools

Vertex O Series / CloudAvalara AvaTaxONESOURCE Indirect TaxSAP/Oracle Tax ModulesSales Tax Nexus AnalysisExemption Certificate ManagementAudit DefenseTax Research (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint)Data Analytics (Excel, Alteryx)

Adjacent specialisms

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Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in Chicago?: Indirect Tax in Chicago primarily focuses on Sales & Use Tax compliance, planning, and controversy management for businesses operating within the city and state of Illinois. This involves navigating the complex web of state, county, and municipal sales tax regulations.
How does indirect tax work in Chicago?: Chicago businesses are subject to Illinois state sales tax, various local sales taxes (county and municipal), and often specific taxes like the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) tax. As of early 2024, the combined sales tax rate in Chicago is 10.25%, one of the highest in the US, comprising 6.25% Illinois state tax, 1.25% Cook County tax, 1.75% Chicago city tax, and 1.00% RTA tax. Businesses are required to file returns and remit collected taxes to the Illinois Department of Revenue, typically on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis depending on their sales volume.
What credentials matter for Indirect Tax - Chicago roles?: Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MST (Master of Science in Taxation), J.D. (Juris Doctor).
Which tools and systems appear in Indirect Tax - Chicago job specs?: Commonly cited: Vertex O Series / Cloud, Avalara AvaTax, ONESOURCE Indirect Tax, SAP/Oracle Tax Modules, Sales Tax Nexus Analysis, Exemption Certificate Management, Audit Defense, Tax Research (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint).
What do Indirect Tax - Chicago roles pay?: Across 22 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $70k–$438k.
Who's hiring for Indirect Tax - Chicago?: Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 48%, In-house / industry 30%, Big 4 17%, Law firms 4%.
How many Indirect Tax - Chicago roles are live right now?: 23 live roles on taxjobs.ai.

Salary snapshot

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Private Client Tax Manager/ Senior Manager

Tax Director

Specialist Solutions Architect, Tax

Sr Tax Analyst

State and Local Tax - Income Franchise Associate (Fall 2027/Winter 2028)

Tax Senior - Business Advisory Solutions (52139)

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

WNTO Global Indirect Tax Director

Sr Manager - M&A

Tax Manager - Firm Services

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

Tax Director - Private Companies

Tax Manager, Business Tax Services

Director, Tax Technology

Tax Lead

Tax Senior Manager, Direct Funds

Chinese Business Network - Private Tax Manager

Manager, Tax

Sr. Tax Associate

Korean Business Network - Private Tax Manager