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Tax Professional roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS because the work requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, taxation, or a related field. Large accounting firms, financial services companies, and corporate tax departments sponsor H-1B visa petitions regularly, making this one of the more accessible paths for international tax professionals building a U.S. career.
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Intuit is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as a dedicated Tax Associate - TurboTax Store 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 - TurboTax Store, 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 nonexempt role requires onsite presence at a TurboTax location in the United States and offers both seasonal and year-round opportunities. During the interview process, we will discuss your career goals and availability to match you with the schedule that works best for you.
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:
- Possess active, unrestricted credentials: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws.
- Have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) as required by law to file taxes.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
- 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.
- Must be comfortable working onsite at a TurboTax retail or flagship location, Sunday through Saturday, for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Operating hours are subject to change and will likely scale up during periods of peak customer demand.
- Interest in building a local and online social presence as a Tax 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.
- Must be willing to wear a TurboTax uniform.
- Must be willing to work in a front facing retail environment.
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).
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio.
- Exceptional customer service skills, high empathy, and a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Excited to be showcased as a TurboTax Associate in local and national marketing efforts.
- 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.
Additional Requirements:
- Must reside within the United States.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:
- New York $25.50 - $28.50
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 a dedicated Tax Associate - TurboTax Store 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 - TurboTax Store, 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 nonexempt role requires onsite presence at a TurboTax location in the United States and offers both seasonal and year-round opportunities. During the interview process, we will discuss your career goals and availability to match you with the schedule that works best for you.
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:
- Possess active, unrestricted credentials: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws.
- Have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) as required by law to file taxes.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
- 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.
- Must be comfortable working onsite at a TurboTax retail or flagship location, Sunday through Saturday, for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Operating hours are subject to change and will likely scale up during periods of peak customer demand.
- Interest in building a local and online social presence as a Tax 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.
- Must be willing to wear a TurboTax uniform.
- Must be willing to work in a front facing retail environment.
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).
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio.
- Exceptional customer service skills, high empathy, and a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Excited to be showcased as a TurboTax Associate in local and national marketing efforts.
- 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.
Additional Requirements:
- Must reside within the United States.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:
- New York $25.50 - $28.50
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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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to tax work. A bachelor's in accounting, finance, or taxation satisfies this. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so prepare a credential evaluation before you apply.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter tax roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for your occupation code. This tells you which firms have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage certification for tax professionals, not just which ones claim to sponsor.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage tiers
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your H-1B requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your experience level. A Level I wage for a senior role is a red flag worth raising early.
Prioritize CPA firms during H-1B cap season
Large public accounting firms frequently file H-1B petitions in April and have dedicated immigration teams. Timing your final-round interviews with firms like these for February or March gives your employer enough runway to file before the cap-subject lottery closes.
Clarify your O*NET occupation code with your employer
Tax Professional roles span several SOC codes depending on specialization. Your employer's LCA must list the correct O*NET occupation code for your actual duties. A mismatch between your job description and the LCA code is a common source of RFEs for tax roles.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer timeline
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your start date is firm or you're changing employers mid-year, ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days under that service.
H-1B Visa Tax Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Professional role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies tax professional work as a specialty occupation because it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a closely related field. Roles involving tax compliance, tax planning, or international tax strategy have a strong track record of H-1B approval, provided the employer documents the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for tax professionals?
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, financial services companies, and large law firms with tax practices are the most active H-1B sponsors for tax roles. Corporate tax teams at Fortune 500 companies and Big Four affiliates file regularly. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for tax roles on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new tax employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't been out of status. Your new employer files a fresh I-129. You don't need to wait for approval before starting, which matters if a firm needs you before the next fiscal year cap date.
How does prevailing wage affect H-1B sponsorship for tax roles?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location. For tax roles, the prevailing wage varies significantly by metro area and seniority level. Before signing an offer, verify the wage level against the OFLC Wage Search for your specific city. A wage below the required level will cause the LCA to be denied before USCIS even sees the petition.
Does a CPA license affect my H-1B eligibility or sponsorship odds?
A CPA license strengthens your H-1B petition by demonstrating professional-level qualification beyond the degree requirement. While USCIS doesn't require licensure for specialty occupation approval, employers filing for senior tax roles often include CPA credentials in the petition to preempt RFEs. If you're pursuing licensure, note that state boards set their own exam eligibility rules independent of your immigration status.