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Tax Expert roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 master's-exempt slots means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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If you are a highly motivated individual with an active, unrestricted credential (CPA/EA/Practicing Attorney) and excellent communication skills, we need you to help our customers complete their taxes using Intuit TurboTax products. You will be working toward advancing our goal of “Powering Prosperity Around the World” by providing expert guidance, tax preparation, and explanations of tax and technical terms to our customers. You will also play an important role in our effort to enhance our brand by delighting our customers and empowering them to prepare their taxes.
Responsibilities:
- This is a virtual, customer-facing role; you will be using our state of the art video communications software (Smartlook) to interact with customers.
- Help TurboTax customers who are working on their tax returns or have delegated their tax returns with:
- Tax advice
- Full Service return preparation and signature
- Product/software inquiries
- Tax calculations
- Create high quality customer interactions and experiences that instill confidence using deep customer empathy, and your deep (extensive) knowledge and expertise in the field of tax preparation.
- Utilize and leverage government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to seek out and deliver the right answer to the customer using everyday language.
- Apply defined practices, procedures, and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve customer tax advice and preparation inquiries.
- Document customer interactions.
- Work continuously toward meeting company KPI metrics and Big Bet Goals.
- Participate in pilot testing, projects, and experience validations, as needed.
- Must be willing and able to complete all required training and development as determined by the business including, but not limited to, compliance trainings, proficiency-based up-skilling, cross-training of other products or offerings, and professional development. Training requirements are subject to change based on business needs and the company reserves the right to introduce additional requirements at any time.
Qualifications
- Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws.
- 2 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state individual 1040 tax returns for at least 30 clients/customers per season for compensation, using commercial tax preparation software.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
- Must possess an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
- Must be willing and available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Working knowledge of Circular 230.
- Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software.
- Strong customer service skills – ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking, problem solving, research skills, and determination.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Must have (or be willing to obtain) a dedicated hardwired internet connection that meets Intuit Security criteria.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills (written & spoken) a plus.
- Must reside in the United States.
Compensation
- The expected base pay range for this position is:
- Bay Area California $28.74 - $36.72
- Southern California $28.74 - $36.72
- Colorado $27.37 - $34.97
- Hawaii $28.74 - $36.72
- Illinois $27.37 - $34.97
- Maine $24.63 - $31.47
- Maryland $27.37 - $34.97
- Massachusetts $28.74 - $36.72
- Minnesota $24.63 - $31.47
- New Jersey $28.74 - $36.72
- New York $28.74 - $36.72
- Ohio $24.63 - $31.47
- Vermont $27.37 - $34.97
- Virginia $27.37 - $34.97
- Washington $28.74 - $36.72
- Washington DC $27.37 - $34.97
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 fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
Overview
If you are a highly motivated individual with an active, unrestricted credential (CPA/EA/Practicing Attorney) and excellent communication skills, we need you to help our customers complete their taxes using Intuit TurboTax products. You will be working toward advancing our goal of “Powering Prosperity Around the World” by providing expert guidance, tax preparation, and explanations of tax and technical terms to our customers. You will also play an important role in our effort to enhance our brand by delighting our customers and empowering them to prepare their taxes.
Responsibilities:
- This is a virtual, customer-facing role; you will be using our state of the art video communications software (Smartlook) to interact with customers.
- Help TurboTax customers who are working on their tax returns or have delegated their tax returns with:
- Tax advice
- Full Service return preparation and signature
- Product/software inquiries
- Tax calculations
- Create high quality customer interactions and experiences that instill confidence using deep customer empathy, and your deep (extensive) knowledge and expertise in the field of tax preparation.
- Utilize and leverage government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to seek out and deliver the right answer to the customer using everyday language.
- Apply defined practices, procedures, and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve customer tax advice and preparation inquiries.
- Document customer interactions.
- Work continuously toward meeting company KPI metrics and Big Bet Goals.
- Participate in pilot testing, projects, and experience validations, as needed.
- Must be willing and able to complete all required training and development as determined by the business including, but not limited to, compliance trainings, proficiency-based up-skilling, cross-training of other products or offerings, and professional development. Training requirements are subject to change based on business needs and the company reserves the right to introduce additional requirements at any time.
Qualifications
- Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws.
- 2 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state individual 1040 tax returns for at least 30 clients/customers per season for compensation, using commercial tax preparation software.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
- Must possess an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
- Must be willing and available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Working knowledge of Circular 230.
- Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software.
- Strong customer service skills – ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking, problem solving, research skills, and determination.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Must have (or be willing to obtain) a dedicated hardwired internet connection that meets Intuit Security criteria.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills (written & spoken) a plus.
- Must reside in the United States.
Compensation
- The expected base pay range for this position is:
- Bay Area California $28.74 - $36.72
- Southern California $28.74 - $36.72
- Colorado $27.37 - $34.97
- Hawaii $28.74 - $36.72
- Illinois $27.37 - $34.97
- Maine $24.63 - $31.47
- Maryland $27.37 - $34.97
- Massachusetts $28.74 - $36.72
- Minnesota $24.63 - $31.47
- New Jersey $28.74 - $36.72
- New York $28.74 - $36.72
- Ohio $24.63 - $31.47
- Vermont $27.37 - $34.97
- Virginia $27.37 - $34.97
- Washington $28.74 - $36.72
- Washington DC $27.37 - $34.97
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 fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
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Verify your CPA credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes tax roles where a general business degree satisfies the requirement. A CPA license plus a degree specifically in accounting or taxation strengthens your specialty occupation argument and reduces RFE risk substantially.
Check prevailing wage levels before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage, so knowing it ahead prevents offers that USCIS will flag.
Target accounting firms with cap-exempt client placements
Large public accounting firms frequently place tax professionals at universities and nonprofit research institutions that qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Ask during interviews whether any client engagements involve cap-exempt entities, which would let you skip the lottery entirely.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with active H-1B filing history
Filter by tax-related job titles on Migrate Mate to see which companies have filed LCAs for Tax Expert and similar roles. Employers with consistent annual filing history are far more likely to have an established H-1B sponsorship process already in place.
Time your job search to align with cap filing windows
H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date and cap-gap eligibility with your DSO so you understand exactly how long you can keep working after your OPT expires.
Clarify whether your employer will cover USCIS filing fees
DOL rules prohibit H-1B workers from paying certain mandatory filing fees the employer is legally required to bear. Before signing an offer, confirm in writing which fees your employer covers and which, if any, are permissibly your responsibility.
H-1B Visa Tax Expert: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Expert role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the degree requirement must be specific. USCIS requires that the position normally demands at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a directly related field. If your employer's job description accepts any bachelor's degree, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging whether the role meets the specialty occupation standard. A CPA license strengthens the case significantly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Expert positions?
Large public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, and financial services companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Tax Expert roles. Use Migrate Mate to search by job title and filter for employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Tax Expert H-1B applications?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Tax Expert roles span multiple wage levels depending on experience and specialization. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage before your offer is finalized, since underpayment relative to the prevailing wage can invalidate the entire petition.
Can a Tax Expert work for a cap-exempt employer to avoid the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Some large accounting firms place tax professionals at cap-exempt client sites, which can qualify the petition for cap-exempt status. Confirm with your employer whether any portion of your work will be performed at a qualifying cap-exempt institution before assuming you need to enter the lottery.
What documents should a Tax Expert prepare before an employer files the H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts confirming a qualifying degree, any professional licenses such as your CPA certificate, and a detailed job duties letter from your employer that ties the role's responsibilities to the specific degree requirement. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required to establish equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree.