What credentials matter for California Personal Tax roles?

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

What do California Personal Tax roles pay?

Across 16 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $55k–$425k.

Who's hiring for California Personal Tax?

Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 74%, In-house / industry 16%, Big 4 5%, Law firms 5%.

Personal Tax Jobs in California

We're tracking 19 live personal tax roles in California.

Salary snapshot

$55k–$425k

Median $160k

Based on 16 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

Manager
8
Senior Manager
3
Partner
2
Senior/Assistant Manager
2
Director/Head of Tax
1

Active opportunities

19 live · updated hourly

About this market

Market context

California Personal Tax professionals specialize in state-level income tax compliance, planning, and advisory for individuals, trusts, and estates residing or earning income within California. This includes understanding the unique challenges of high-net-worth individuals and complex investment portfolios under state law.

California has a progressive personal income tax system with some of the highest marginal rates in the nation, reaching up to 13.3% for the top brackets. Taxpayers file Form 540 with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), which also oversees residency audits and administers various credits and deductions. Key considerations include the state's community property laws, unique treatment of stock options, and the impact of Proposition 13 on property taxes.

What's driving demand

High-Net-Worth Individuals & Tech Wealth
Complex State Tax Laws & Residency Rules
Interstate Migration (in and out of CA)
Real Estate & Investment Income

Regulatory timeline

2024-06-27CA AB 2024 (Child Tax Credit Expansion)Signed into Law
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2022-12-07FTB Reminds Taxpayers About Golden State Stimulus PaymentsInformation Release
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Credentials that matter

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
EA (Enrolled Agent)essential
J.D. (Juris Doctor) with Tax Specializationessential
MST (Master of Science in Taxation)valued

Skills & tools

Form 540CA Residency AuditsCommunity Property LawsStock Option Taxation (CA rules)Prop 13 AnalysisFTB EDD AppealsUltraTax CSGoSystem Tax RSCCH Axcess Tax

Adjacent specialisms

Nearby jurisdictions

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Frequently asked

What is personal tax in California?: California Personal Tax professionals specialize in state-level income tax compliance, planning, and advisory for individuals, trusts, and estates residing or earning income within California. This includes understanding the unique challenges of high-net-worth individuals and complex investment portfolios under state law.
How does personal tax work in California?: California has a progressive personal income tax system with some of the highest marginal rates in the nation, reaching up to 13.3% for the top brackets. Taxpayers file Form 540 with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), which also oversees residency audits and administers various credits and deductions. Key considerations include the state's community property laws, unique treatment of stock options, and the impact of Proposition 13 on property taxes.
What credentials matter for California Personal Tax roles?: Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), EA (Enrolled Agent), J.D. (Juris Doctor) with Tax Specialization, MST (Master of Science in Taxation).
Which tools and systems appear in California Personal Tax job specs?: Commonly cited: Form 540, CA Residency Audits, Community Property Laws, Stock Option Taxation (CA rules), Prop 13 Analysis, FTB EDD Appeals, UltraTax CS, GoSystem Tax RS.
What do California Personal Tax roles pay?: Across 16 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $55k–$425k.
Who's hiring for California Personal Tax?: Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 74%, In-house / industry 16%, Big 4 5%, Law firms 5%.
How many California Personal Tax roles are live right now?: 19 live roles on taxjobs.ai.

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Active opportunities

Tax Partner - UHNW (Orange County)

Manager/VP, Tax - Private Wealth

Tax Manager

Tax Manager - Private Client Services (PCS)

Tax Senior Associate - Private Client Services

Tax Senior-Estate, Gift, and Trust

Tax Senior Associate, Real Estate

Tax Partner - Private Client Services (PCS)

Tax Manager, Private Client Services

Tax Director, Private Client Advisors (Estate, Gift & Trust)

Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Advisors

Tax Administrator

Tax Manager - Private Client Services

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Senior Manager

Tax Manager - Real Estate

Attorney, Tax & Estate Planning

Tax Manager / Senior Manager - Estate, Gift, Trust