What credentials matter for New York City Indirect Tax roles?

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

What do New York City Indirect Tax roles pay?

Across 50 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $65k–$420k.

Who's hiring for New York City Indirect Tax?

Live employer mix: In-house / industry 59%, Boutique / mid-tier 41%.

Indirect Tax Jobs in New York

We're tracking 68 live indirect tax roles in New York.

Salary snapshot

$65k–$420k

Median $140k

Based on 50 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

Manager
25
Analyst
11
Director/Head of Tax
9
Senior/Assistant Manager
7
Senior Manager
6

1% offer remote.

Active opportunities

68 live · updated hourly

About this market

Market context

Indirect Tax in New York City primarily revolves around Sales and Use Tax, which is levied on the sale of most tangible personal property and selected services. It is collected by the vendor from the purchaser and remitted to the taxing authority.

New York City residents and businesses are subject to New York State's 4% sales tax, a 4.5% local sales tax within NYC, and an additional 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) surcharge, totaling 8.875%. Key agencies include the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which administers and collects these taxes. Businesses are required to register, collect, and remit sales tax on a periodic basis (monthly, quarterly, or annually) depending on their taxable receipts.

What's driving demand

E-commerce Expansion
Increased Audit Activity by NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Complex Nexus Standards
M&A Activity in NYC

Regulatory timeline

2023-01-01NYS Tax Department Guidance on Marketplace Facilitator Streamlined Sales Tax AgreementEffective
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2022-04-09Enactment of New York State Budget Article VII Legislation (A.3007C/S.4007C) affecting various tax provisionsEffective
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Credentials that matter

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
EA (Enrolled Agent)nice to have
J.D. (Juris Doctor)valued
MST (Master of Science in Taxation)valued

Skills & tools

Sales Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, TaxJar)Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH Intelliconnect, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint)Microsoft Excel (Advanced)Nexus AnalysisAudit DefenseTaxability Matrix DevelopmentTax Process Automation

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Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in New York?: Indirect Tax in New York City primarily revolves around Sales and Use Tax, which is levied on the sale of most tangible personal property and selected services. It is collected by the vendor from the purchaser and remitted to the taxing authority.
How does indirect tax work in New York?: New York City residents and businesses are subject to New York State's 4% sales tax, a 4.5% local sales tax within NYC, and an additional 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) surcharge, totaling 8.875%. Key agencies include the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which administers and collects these taxes. Businesses are required to register, collect, and remit sales tax on a periodic basis (monthly, quarterly, or annually) depending on their taxable receipts.
What credentials matter for New York City Indirect Tax roles?: Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), J.D. (Juris Doctor), MST (Master of Science in Taxation), EA (Enrolled Agent).
Which tools and systems appear in New York City Indirect Tax job specs?: Commonly cited: Sales Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, TaxJar), Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH Intelliconnect, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint), Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Nexus Analysis, Audit Defense, Taxability Matrix Development, Tax Process Automation.
What do New York City Indirect Tax roles pay?: Across 50 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $65k–$420k.
Who's hiring for New York City Indirect Tax?: Live employer mix: In-house / industry 59%, Boutique / mid-tier 41%.
How many New York City Indirect Tax roles are live right now?: 68 live roles on taxjobs.ai.

Salary snapshot

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Senior Associate, Tax

Tax Manager - Private Wealth

Senior Tax Analyst

Tax Manager I Private Client Services

Sales Tax Analyst

Tax, Strategy & Operations

Tax Senior

Tax Director

2027 Tax Staff I - Private Client Services (PCS)

Remote | Dutch Tax Specialist — $90–$120/hour

Tax & Compliance Manager

Tax Supervisor | Private Client Services

Experienced Income Tax Manager - State and Local Tax - Hybrid

Director, International Tax

Product Manager | Tax

Tax Accountant