International Tax Preparer

International Tax Preparer
GW Carter Ltd., a tax preparation firm specializing in US tax services for foreign nationals and U.S. citizens living abroad, seeks applicants for International Tax Preparer at its offices in Edina, MN.  Representative duties: work with foreign national and U.S. expatriate taxpayers to prepare U.S. tax filings. Gather information from clients, determine required tax forms, prepare tax and information returns. Research tax issues and tax treaties, negotiate tax payments and penalties with IRS and state tax agencies.  Option to telecommute from home office is offered.

Requirements: Associate’s degree in accounting or related, plus minimum of 2 years experience supporting preparation of international tax returns; must be familiar with CCH Pro System FX tax software or CCH Axcess, and applicable international tax forms relating to foreign tax credits, the foreign earned income exclusion, foreign financial accounts and assets, domestic and foreign offshore procedures, foreign trusts and gifts, and passive foreign investment companies. The candidate should be familiar, not only with tax forms, but the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury regulations, and U.S. tax treaties regarding international taxation. As a significant percentage of clientele is Chinese, ability to speak, read and write Mandarin is preferred. Submit resume and cover letter addressing all requirements to 
gwc@form1040nr.com.