Tax Analyst Interview Questions
Go Back1. Why did you want to become a tax analyst?
2. How would you handle working in an increasingly remote environment?
3. What do you do when you don't know the answer to something?
4. Are you willing to work extra hours if needed during busier times?
5. What are some methods you use to self-review your work?
6. Are you a detail-oriented person?
7. What have you done at your previous job to reduce costs or save time?
8. What qualities or skills do you believe a good tax analyst should possess?
9. What would you do if you discovered there were accounting transactions that were suspicious or questionable?
10. The tax department interacts frequently with other departments. What are some of the ways that you can show professionalism when representing our department?
11. How do you manage your manager? In other words, what steps do you take to make sure you get what you need from your boss and make both your lives easier?
12. What is your experience with interacting with senior executives at various organizations?
13. How do you keep up with the latest developments in tax rules and regulations?
14. What accounting softwares are you familiar with?
15. What are some of the most common accepted methods of depreciation?
16. What is Section 179 Expense?
17. How would you interact with our organization's external auditors?
18. When do corporations typically pay federal taxes?
19. What are permanent and temporary tax differences?
20. Have you obtained your CPA license?
21. How would you go about calculating estimated taxes for the current year?
22. How are C-Corporations taxed differently than S-Corporations?
23. Are you proficient in Excel?
24. What is a deferred tax liability?
25. What are examples of different types of taxes a company must pay?