Tax Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Tax Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Accurately preparing and filing federal and state tax returns in a timely manner.
  • Developing tax strategies to assist clients in being tax-compliant.
  • Identifying tax problems and developing solutions.
  • Informing management and staff of developments in tax legislation.
  • Supervising members of the tax team to ensure that tax returns are completed correctly.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with clients.
  • Completing responses and schedules in preparation for income tax audits.
  • Monitoring developments in tax legislation.
  • Reviewing tax returns.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Tax Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Tax Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.