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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.
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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.
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Utilize resources such as government websites, professional tools, and team expertise to deliver accurate tax solutions in personalized everyday language.
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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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Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG sponsor more tax professionals than any other employer type. They have dedicated immigration departments and file H-1B petitions at scale, making them far more likely to sponsor than regional or boutique firms.
Align your degree to the specific tax specialty
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the offered role. A degree in accounting or taxation strengthens an H-1B petition. A general business degree may require additional documentation showing its direct relevance to the specific tax function.
CPA licensure significantly strengthens your petition
While not legally required for H-1B eligibility, holding or actively pursuing CPA certification signals professional credibility to both sponsors and USCIS. Many employers sponsoring tax roles list CPA as a preferred or required qualification in job postings.
Specializations command more sponsorship interest
International tax, transfer pricing, and M&A tax roles attract sponsorship from employers who struggle to fill those positions domestically. Niche expertise creates genuine employer motivation to sponsor, which makes the process smoother and faster than competing for generalist roles.
Understand the LCA wage requirement before negotiating
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Knowing this protects you from underpayment and helps you understand what employers are legally committed to paying sponsored workers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a tax professional role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, tax professional roles generally qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. USCIS looks at whether a degree is a normal minimum requirement for the position, which accounting and tax analysis roles consistently satisfy.
Which visa types can tax professionals use to work in the United States?
The H-1B is the most common path for tax professionals. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is far easier to obtain. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa category for accountants. Each path has different requirements, timelines, and renewal rules, so the right choice depends on your nationality and employer.
What degree does USCIS require for a tax professional H-1B?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, taxation, or a closely related field. A general business administration degree may face additional scrutiny unless the employer can document that the specific role requires specialized knowledge beyond general business training. Graduate degrees in tax or accounting strengthen the petition considerably.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for tax roles compared to tech?
Tax and accounting roles face far less H-1B lottery competition than software engineering. The pool of registrations for finance and accounting occupations is smaller, meaning selection odds are meaningfully better than for technology-heavy roles. Additionally, large accounting firms file cap-exempt petitions for roles at qualifying nonprofit or government clients, which bypass the lottery entirely.
How do I find tax employers that actually sponsor visas?
Many firms post tax roles without any intention of sponsoring international candidates. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers with verified H-1B and E-3 visa sponsorship histories in accounting and finance, so you can focus your applications on companies that have a real track record of supporting work visa petitions for tax professionals.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tax Professional jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.