Job Description:

Perform independent research, analysis, and planning on complex federal and state tax issues. Participate in the day-to-day activities of a tax research content team to identify and disseminate content on tax- related issues; ensure adherence to research standards and internal processes.?Provide training and assistance to Associates.
 
Day to day, you'll..

• Participate in the day-to-day activities of a tax research content team to identify and disseminate content on tax related issues; ensure adherence to research standards; provide training and assistance to Associates. 
• Perform independent research, analysis, and planning on complex federal and state tax issues.  
• Research, analyze, evaluate, and answer technical tax questions
• Monitor and analyze new tax developments to determine effects.?
• Develop written analysis of new tax law, rulings, case law, and regulations for dissemination to tax office associates, corporate associates, and the general public through media outreach opportunities. 
• Research tax and financial issues and provides explanations, analysis and recommendations to other departments. 
• Evaluate tax questions to ascertain the exact nature of issues, research applicable tax law and regulations, makes recommendations providing best tax treatment for the client while minimizing liability exposure. 
• Support internal and external communications teams by writing, editing, and proofing communications for tax accuracy. 
• Plan, research, develop, and write research projects and training materials related to tax topics, tax advice, or other financial issues.
• Ensure projects are completed within established time frame. 
• Coordinate, develop, and/or assist in researching tax issues to support other departments.?
• Provides technical assistance as required. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

H&R Block’s purpose is simple: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We’ve been true to that purpose since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded our company in 1955. Since then, we’ve grown to have approximately 12,000 offices throughout the United States and around the world.

We are a people company first and a tax company second. People who join H&R Block say it feels like being part of something bigger. A place with an amazing and storied history, but with a strong and urgent focus on the future. Maybe it’s how determined, forward thinking and innovative we are, or how accessible our leadership is. We believe it’s all those things, and much more.

H&R Block is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

• Experience with both individual and business returns including pass-through entities 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.? Credential regulated under Circular 230 (Enrolled Agent, CPA, or Attorney)
• A minimum of four years tax research experience. 
• Operational knowledge of tax law and regulations sufficient to understand and explain elements of personal, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, estate, gift, and international taxation as well as IRS procedures. 
• Knowledge of tax research principles, procedures and techniques. 
• Ability to proof documents and publish documents online. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively research complex tax issues and effectively communicate findings. 
• Ability to interpret, analyze and correctly formulate solutions to highly complex tax situations. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Writing skills sufficient to communicate technical tax information in a clear manner for educational and training materials. 
• Ability to clearly explain complex tax situations. 
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group. 
• Effective project management skills to complete assignments on time and within budget. 
• Demonstrated critical conceptual and intellectual skills. 
• Ability to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions. 
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the company. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.