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The Tax Advisor is responsible for preparing tax returns for an assigned group of accounts, some of which are at a higher level of complexity. This includes trusts, estates, and personal income tax returns. This position supports clients of firm attorneys/trustees and focuses on non-grantor trust and estate income tax compliance. The role will involve assisting with tax planning strategies for high-net-worth clients and serving as a resource for other team members. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.Reporting Relationships:This position reports to the Director, Tax ServicesLocation: Boston, MAConduct a review of assigned fiduciary accounts at periodic intervals throughout the year. Review is done on the tax reporting platform. Review includes transaction data and other account information to ensure appropriate tax treatment.Prepare more advanced personal returns; including those with private equity and foreign investments.Prepare more complex fiduciary income tax returns for trusts. This will include management of an assigned group of accounts.Conduct a quarterly review of applicable trust and individual accounts to determine the need for estimated tax payments. Perform calculations as needed using appropriate software tools.Collaborate with staff members and adhere to departmental procedures and timelines to prepare tax reporting for assigned fiduciary accounts.Peer review of other team members prepared individual tax returns.Maintain extremely high accuracy and responsiveness to internal and external clients.Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individual clients. This will include review and analysis of all relevant data, communication with supervisor or client on items in question, completion of returns for client review and signature, and estimated tax planning for subsequent tax period.Participate in internal and external trainings to enhance knowledge of tax laws and regulations.Assist and mentor junior staff members by sharing knowledge of applicable tax law and tax related software.Assist with the development, improvement and implementation of processes and procedures on a consistent basis.Lead tax planning and/or research projects related to assigned client accounts.Perform other duties as assigned.To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.
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