Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Tax Senior

Today Chicago, IL

Position Summary

Deloitte Tax LLP seeks a Tax Senior in Chicago, Illinois.

Work You'll Do
Drive tax consulting services as part of our Multistate Tax Services group, including business restructuring, credits and incentives, sales and use tax, sales and use tax outsourcing, property tax, state income and franchise tax, state strategic tax review, and state tax controversy. Drive complex multistate tax research projects for clients in diverse industries. Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions and tax implications of financing techniques for a variety of entities and their affiliates. Help our clients understand multistate tax structures and manage state tax liability and such challenges as states with unique tax laws, the enforcement focus of state departments of revenue, the growing number of tax audits, and increased merger and acquisition activity. Apply the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationship to business. Develop client service relationships and facilitate specialized services to improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Perform detailed technical reviews of partnership and corporate state tax returns and work papers with attention to multistate tax issues, including apportionment, state modifications, nexus, unitary filings, and flow-through taxation, and synthesize overall operations strategy by analyzing a wide variety of business solutions. Select the most relevant tools/techniques to meet specific client requirements, including business case, pricing, or complex financial analysis and interpreting and reporting on outputs.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, business analytics, finance, or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus eighteen months of experience as Tax Senior or related occupation gaining experience preparing and reviewing tax returns, estimates, and extensions for corporations and partnerships in multistate jurisdictions.
Position requires eighteen months of experience:
• performing state taxation services, including state apportionments and state and local modifications and calculations, based on varying state regulations;
• providing income and franchise tax consulting and state tax audit defense services for multistate companies;
• preparing and filing K-1s, withholding and composite returns for partnerships and limited liability companies, including hedge funds and private equity funds;
• utilizing tax research tools, including CCH, and BNA, to research complex tax issues relating to tax law changes, regulations, or tax cases;
• utilizing tax preparation software, including Corptax, GoSystem, ONESOURCE, and SuperForm, to prepare corporate and partnership state and local tax returns;
• mediating between client and state revenue department to resolve state tax notices, audit, or other tax-related issues/inquiries;
• preparing and filing withholding and composite returns for partnerships and limited liability companies in multistate jurisdictions;
• preparing state income and franchise tax returns for corporations and partnerships based on varying state regulations for the apportionment of income and nexus creating activities;
• monitoring filing due dates for annual and quarterly filing for clients and keeping up-to-date on federal and state tax rule changes that may impact client compliance and tax results; and
• mentoring and coaching junior team members.

Other
Annual Salary: $71,610.00 - $132,990.00.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.

Recruiting tips

From developing a stand out resume to putting your best foot forward in the interview, we want you to feel prepared and confident as you explore opportunities at Deloitte. Check out recruiting tips from Deloitte recruiters.

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Our people and culture

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas, and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients' most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.

Our purpose

Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. Learn more.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Tax LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see https://www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Chicago, IL delivered to your inbox every week.

Job alert subscription


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Requisition code: 323881

Job ID 323881

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL
Job ID: Deloitte-323881
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-10T18:57:58

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion