About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Tax Review Specialist
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible hours
Role Responsibilities
Review various U.S. federal and state tax returns and related forms/schedules.
Extract concise insights such as filing status, income sources, and deductions/credits.
Create verification checklists and follow-up questions to confirm accuracy.
Flag anomalies and edge cases like multi-state moves and amended filings.
Analyze tax returns to document key findings and verify facts.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet project demands.
Qualifications
Must-Have
CPA or EA, and 4+ years of experience in U.S. individual/business tax preparation.
Strong knowledge of Form 1040 ecosystems and state equivalents.
Excellent written communication skills.
Detail-oriented with sound judgment on materiality and data quality.
Comfortable working with provided materials and following confidentiality guidelines.
Start Date
Start after a brief calibration/pilot to align on style, depth, and formatting.
Compensation & Legal
Independent contractor
Payment via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume/CV outlining relevant tax experience.
Complete a short sample task to demonstrate review quality and writing clarity.
Share your availability and capacity for the project window.
Selected candidates will be contacted promptly with next steps.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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Requirements
CPA or EA, and 4+ years of experience in U.S. individual/business tax preparation.
Strong knowledge of Form 1040 ecosystems and state equivalents.
Excellent written communication skills.
Detail-oriented with sound judgment on materiality and data quality.
Comfortable working with provided materials and following confidentiality guidelines.
Additional Instructions
Review various U.S. federal and state tax returns and related forms/schedules.
Extract concise insights such as filing status, income sources, and deductions/credits.
Create verification checklists and follow-up questions to confirm accuracy.
Flag anomalies and edge cases like multi-state moves and amended filings.
Analyze tax returns to document key findings and verify facts.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet project demands.
