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Tax Associate roles in the U.S. require a relevant bachelor's degree and a job offer from a U.S. employer willing to provide E-3 visa sponsorship. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian accounting and tax professionals targeting roles at public accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and advisory practices.
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Intuit is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as dedicated Tax Associates – Retail On-Site in one of our new TurboTax locations across the United States on a seasonal basis. This unique opportunity combines tax expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and community engagement to help customers navigate their tax needs. As a Tax Associate – Retail On-Site, you will focus on bringing in new customers and serving as their trusted advisor, empowering customers to achieve positive financial outcomes while supporting Intuit’s mission of “Powering Prosperity Around the World.”
In this role, you will work on-site from a TurboTax location, and play a key role in growing TurboTax’s client base within the local community, establishing long-term relationships and driving customer loyalty. You will leverage TurboTax marketing support and software to empower you in building a thriving business that fosters prosperity for both you and your community.
You will serve customers both in-person and virtually using Intuit TurboTax products. You will leverage your tax expertise to provide full service tax return preparation, tax advice, calculations, and software/product support. Your ability to demonstrate understanding of each customer’s unique situation, and connect with them on a personal level is critical to alleviating the stress some may feel when tackling their taxes.
This role is nonexempt and requires onsite presence at a TurboTax location in the United States on a seasonal basis.
What You Will Do:
- Be a Proactive Community Ambassador
- Enthusiastically represent TurboTax locally, serving as a fixture and public face of TurboTax in the community.
- Engage with new prospects, nurture leads, and convert prospects into long-term clients through proactive outreach.
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Lead local events with the support of TurboTax, participate in local marketing, and make the topic of taxes accessible and approachable.
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Provide Tax Expertise
- Give hands-on tax advice and complete preparation services for TurboTax clients, handling simple to complex tax situations (e.g., personal and business income, deductions optimization, amendments).
- Facilitate discovery sessions and tax reviews to uncover deductions, minimize tax liabilities, maximize refunds, and provide future tax planning advice.
-
Utilize resources such as government websites, professional tools, and team expertise to deliver accurate tax solutions in personalized everyday language.
-
Deliver a Best in Class Customer Experience
- Create an exceptional customer experience through professionalism, and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their financial goals (e.g., saving for retirement, college funds, weddings, or vacations).
- Connect with people to build the long-term trust that turns a one-time transaction into a loyal, multi-year relationship.
- Interact with customers both in-person and through Intuit’s state-of-the-art video communication tools.
- Address client inquiries while helping them overcome tax-related challenges.
Key Qualifications:
- You must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds and an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
- Minimum of 3 years of paid experience filing 50 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns per tax season using professional tax preparation software.
- Familiarity with Circular 230.
- Have full availability for a flexible 25–34 hour weekly schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with the ability to increase hours during peak seasons.
- Enjoys working in a collaborative team setting, and treats co-workers with respect.
- Values a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
- Is adaptable to working in a constantly evolving and, at times ambiguous, environment. Thrives in a collaborative team setting and demonstrates respect for colleagues.
- Committed to a culture of continuous improvement through actively soliciting and responding to feedback.
- Highly adaptable and comfortable navigating an ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous work environment.
- Interest in building a local and online social presence as a TurboTax associate, creating accessible tax-related content and resources for your community in accordance with Intuit’s policies.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.
- Experience in holistic tax advisory services beyond tax filing.
Attributes and skills:
- Passionate about empowering customers and helping them overcome the complexities of taxation.
- Passionate about your local community and excited to work with Intuit to engage with and build Intuit’s presence in your local community (e.g., speaking at events, building a local and online social presence, creating content such as tax tips and educational videos).
- Excited to be showcased as a Tax Associate– Retail On-Site in local and national marketing efforts.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor that forms long-lasting relationships.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient with technology, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio for example, through targeted outreach activities such as networking and canvassing, or themed marketing and customer learning events externally or in the store, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools.
Additional Requirements:
- Must reside within the United States.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
Compensation
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:
- California $25.50 - $28.50
- Colorado $24.50 - $27.00
- Hawaii $25.50 - $28.50
- Illinois $24.50 - $27.00
- Maryland $24.50 - $27.00
- Massachusetts $25.50 - $28.50
- Minnesota $22.00 - $24.50
- New Jersey $25.50 - $28.50
- New York $25.50 - $28.50
- Ohio $22.00 - $24.50
- Vermont $24.50 - $27.00
- Washington $25.50 - $28.50
- Washington DC $24.50 - $27.00
This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
Overview
Intuit is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as dedicated Tax Associates – Retail On-Site in one of our new TurboTax locations across the United States on a seasonal basis. This unique opportunity combines tax expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and community engagement to help customers navigate their tax needs. As a Tax Associate – Retail On-Site, you will focus on bringing in new customers and serving as their trusted advisor, empowering customers to achieve positive financial outcomes while supporting Intuit’s mission of “Powering Prosperity Around the World.”
In this role, you will work on-site from a TurboTax location, and play a key role in growing TurboTax’s client base within the local community, establishing long-term relationships and driving customer loyalty. You will leverage TurboTax marketing support and software to empower you in building a thriving business that fosters prosperity for both you and your community.
You will serve customers both in-person and virtually using Intuit TurboTax products. You will leverage your tax expertise to provide full service tax return preparation, tax advice, calculations, and software/product support. Your ability to demonstrate understanding of each customer’s unique situation, and connect with them on a personal level is critical to alleviating the stress some may feel when tackling their taxes.
This role is nonexempt and requires onsite presence at a TurboTax location in the United States on a seasonal basis.
What You Will Do:
- Be a Proactive Community Ambassador
- Enthusiastically represent TurboTax locally, serving as a fixture and public face of TurboTax in the community.
- Engage with new prospects, nurture leads, and convert prospects into long-term clients through proactive outreach.
-
Lead local events with the support of TurboTax, participate in local marketing, and make the topic of taxes accessible and approachable.
-
Provide Tax Expertise
- Give hands-on tax advice and complete preparation services for TurboTax clients, handling simple to complex tax situations (e.g., personal and business income, deductions optimization, amendments).
- Facilitate discovery sessions and tax reviews to uncover deductions, minimize tax liabilities, maximize refunds, and provide future tax planning advice.
-
Utilize resources such as government websites, professional tools, and team expertise to deliver accurate tax solutions in personalized everyday language.
-
Deliver a Best in Class Customer Experience
- Create an exceptional customer experience through professionalism, and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their financial goals (e.g., saving for retirement, college funds, weddings, or vacations).
- Connect with people to build the long-term trust that turns a one-time transaction into a loyal, multi-year relationship.
- Interact with customers both in-person and through Intuit’s state-of-the-art video communication tools.
- Address client inquiries while helping them overcome tax-related challenges.
Key Qualifications:
- You must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds and an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
- Minimum of 3 years of paid experience filing 50 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns per tax season using professional tax preparation software.
- Familiarity with Circular 230.
- Have full availability for a flexible 25–34 hour weekly schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with the ability to increase hours during peak seasons.
- Enjoys working in a collaborative team setting, and treats co-workers with respect.
- Values a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
- Is adaptable to working in a constantly evolving and, at times ambiguous, environment. Thrives in a collaborative team setting and demonstrates respect for colleagues.
- Committed to a culture of continuous improvement through actively soliciting and responding to feedback.
- Highly adaptable and comfortable navigating an ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous work environment.
- Interest in building a local and online social presence as a TurboTax associate, creating accessible tax-related content and resources for your community in accordance with Intuit’s policies.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.
- Experience in holistic tax advisory services beyond tax filing.
Attributes and skills:
- Passionate about empowering customers and helping them overcome the complexities of taxation.
- Passionate about your local community and excited to work with Intuit to engage with and build Intuit’s presence in your local community (e.g., speaking at events, building a local and online social presence, creating content such as tax tips and educational videos).
- Excited to be showcased as a Tax Associate– Retail On-Site in local and national marketing efforts.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor that forms long-lasting relationships.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient with technology, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio for example, through targeted outreach activities such as networking and canvassing, or themed marketing and customer learning events externally or in the store, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools.
Additional Requirements:
- Must reside within the United States.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
Compensation
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:
- California $25.50 - $28.50
- Colorado $24.50 - $27.00
- Hawaii $25.50 - $28.50
- Illinois $24.50 - $27.00
- Maryland $24.50 - $27.00
- Massachusetts $25.50 - $28.50
- Minnesota $22.00 - $24.50
- New Jersey $25.50 - $28.50
- New York $25.50 - $28.50
- Ohio $22.00 - $24.50
- Vermont $24.50 - $27.00
- Washington $25.50 - $28.50
- Washington DC $24.50 - $27.00
This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Associate
Translate your Australian tax credentials
CPA Australia and CA ANZ qualifications don't automatically map to U.S. CPA licensure. Clarify in your resume which credentials you hold and note that your Australian bachelor's degree satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement, since consular officers verify this at the interview stage.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Public accounting firms and large corporate tax departments file Labor Condition Applications regularly. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for 'Tax Associate' and 'Tax Analyst' job titles to identify employers already familiar with the E-3 process before you apply.
Clarify sponsorship early in the interview process
Ask directly whether the firm has sponsored E-3 visas before, not just H-1B. Many Big Four and mid-tier accounting firms know the E-3 but smaller regional practices may not. Framing it as a two-year renewable visa with no lottery often resolves hesitation quickly.
Get your offer letter terms right before filing
Your offer letter must specify a full-time position, your job title, and a salary meeting the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. Errors at this stage delay LCA certification, which must be complete before your visa application can proceed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. Tax Associates often underestimate the DOL certification step, and errors in the LCA's SOC code classification can trigger delays or consular questions.
Prepare for specialty occupation questions at your interview
Consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth will confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Bring documentation showing your accounting or tax degree, your job description specifying degree requirements, and your LCA confirmation. Vague job descriptions are a common reason for additional scrutiny.
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Find Tax Associate JobsTax Associate E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Tax Associate jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Tax Associate roles at employers with E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never sponsored an Australian professional. Filtering by visa type at the start saves significant time and avoids the common mistake of pursuing roles at employers who can't or won't sponsor.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Tax Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. Tax Associate positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard under the E-3 category. Your degree must correspond to the specific role, so a general business degree may require additional documentation if the job description is narrowly defined around tax law or accounting standards.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian tax professionals?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Tax Associates. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and your employer can file any time of year once the DOL certifies the LCA. The H-1B requires surviving a random lottery draw each spring, which means you may wait years before securing status. For Australians, the E-3 is the more direct and reliable path into U.S. tax roles.
Can I transfer my E-3 if I change employers after starting in a Tax Associate role?
Yes, but you'll need to restart the process with your new employer. The E-3 is employer-specific, so the new firm must file a fresh LCA and you'll need to attend a new consular interview in Australia before starting work, unless you're changing status from within the U.S. in limited circumstances. Plan for a gap in your timeline when evaluating a move.
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