Tax Attorney Jobs in Nebraska

Tax attorney jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Omaha, Lincoln, and the Greater Omaha metro, where corporations, agricultural enterprises, and financial institutions generate steady demand for tax counsel at every level from associate to principal. Major employers with lasting Nebraska footprints include Berkshire Hathaway, Mutual of Omaha, and Union Pacific, all of which maintain in-house legal teams that routinely hire tax attorneys. Corporate tax planning, estate and trust taxation, and state and local tax compliance are among the most sought-after specialties in the Nebraska market. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerKPMG
Top cityOmaha, NE
Cities hiring6
Work type68% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Revolution Group, LLC
Tax Manager
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Revolution Group, LLC
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Tax Manager
Revolution Group, LLC
Omaha, Nebraska
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
2-10

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Valmont Industries
Manager, Tax
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Manager, Tax
Valmont Industries
Omaha, Nebraska
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
On-Site
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Tax Accountant
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Tax Accountant
Schumacher, Smejkal, Brockhaus & Herley PC
Columbus, Nebraska
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting

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Revolution Group, LLC
Private Client Tax Manager
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Revolution Group, LLC
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Private Client Tax Manager
Revolution Group, LLC
Omaha, Nebraska
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
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Avior Wealth Management
Tax Professional - Senior
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Avior Wealth Management
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Tax Professional - Senior
Avior Wealth Management
Omaha, Nebraska
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Tax Attorney Jobs by City in Nebraska

Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Omaha
17 jobs
Lincoln
8 jobs
Blair
1 job
Bellevue
1 job
Columbus
1 job
Scottsbluff
1 job

Tax Attorney Job Market in Nebraska

A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

KPMG
KPMG4 open roles
KPMG US
KPMG US3 open roles
Revolution Group
Revolution Group3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing10
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Energy1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1
  • Construction & Real Estate1

What Nebraska Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax attorney jobs across Nebraska.

  • Active Nebraska State Bar membership or admission under Nebraska Supreme Court rules
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • LLM in Taxation preferred for corporate or estate planning roles
  • Experience with federal and Nebraska state tax code and compliance filings
  • Proficiency in tax research platforms such as Westlaw or Bloomberg Tax
  • Strong written communication skills for client-facing tax opinions and memos

Tax Attorney Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax attorney in Nebraska?

To become a tax attorney in Nebraska, you must earn a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, then pass the Nebraska Bar Examination administered by the Nebraska State Bar Commission. After passing, you apply for admission through the Nebraska Supreme Court. Many candidates pursuing tax specialization also complete an LLM in Taxation before or after bar admission, which is a meaningful differentiator when applying to corporate or firm roles in Omaha or Lincoln.

How much do tax attorneys make in Nebraska?

Tax attorneys in Nebraska earn a median of about $109,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,030 for the lowest 10% to over $217,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire tax attorneys in Nebraska?

Companies currently hiring tax attorneys in Nebraska include KPMG, KPMG US, and Revolution Group, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's large corporate headquarters and regional financial institutions create consistent in-house demand alongside the state's established mid-size and large law firms.

Which Nebraska cities have the most tax attorney jobs?

Omaha, Lincoln, and Blair account for the largest concentration of tax attorney openings in Nebraska. Omaha dominates because it is home to Fortune 500 headquarters, major insurance carriers, and regional banking institutions, while Lincoln's presence reflects state government agencies, university-affiliated legal work, and a growing professional services sector that sustains steady demand.

Are there remote tax attorney jobs in Nebraska?

Yes, and more than many legal specialties, since tax work is largely research-based, document-driven, and client-facing through calls and written advice rather than courtroom appearances. About 32% of tax attorney openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the broader shift in corporate and firm legal departments. Federal and state tax compliance work, tax research, and advisory roles are the functions most frequently offered on a remote or hybrid basis.

How can I get hired as a tax attorney in Nebraska with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a summer associate or post-graduate associate position at one of Omaha's or Lincoln's mid-size to large law firms, which typically pipeline new graduates into tax practice groups. Nebraska-based employers like Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries and Mutual of Omaha occasionally post entry-level in-house tax analyst or junior counsel roles that accept candidates without prior attorney experience. Completing an LLM in Taxation before applying, or gaining experience as a CPA or tax analyst in a corporate finance role, substantially strengthens candidacy for associate-level tax attorney openings.

Where can I find and apply to tax attorney jobs in Nebraska?

You can find and apply to tax attorney jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings updated on a rolling basis. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and tax specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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