Job DescriptionT he Role: This role will focus on US Taxation with specialized knowledge of international tax provisions (1116 + 2555), and review capabilities — someone who can deliver high-quality work and communicate effectively with clients and teams.
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n Core Experience Requirements
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- Total Experienc e: 3-5 years in US Individual Taxation, primarily focused on preparing and reviewing Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return).n
- Enrolled Agent certification is mandatory for manager level.n

n Key Technical Expertise:
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- Strong hands-on exposur e to Form 1040 – candidates should have prepared/reviewed a high volume of complex 1040 returns.n
- Mandatory experienc e in : Form 1116 (Foreign Tax Credit) – specifically for Employment Income.n
- Form 2555 (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion).n
- These indicate the role involves clients with international income (expats, foreign residents, or employees working abroad).n
- Review Experience (Critical for certain candidates ):



If the candidate has worked on Form 1040 GM S (Global Mobility Services / expatriate tax returns), they must have at least 1 year of review experienc e. Pure preparation experience without review may not suffice for GMS candidates.n

n Skill Set & Soft Skills:
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- Technical Skill s:n
- Deep knowledge of US tax rules related to foreign income, credits, exclusions, and deductions.n
- Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., Lacerte, UltraTax, or GMS-specific tools).n
- Ability to handle complex scenarios like dual-status taxpayers, foreign housing exclusions, etc.n

n Communication Skill s (Very Key) :
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- Strong verbal and written English communication.n
- Experience in client-facing interactions, query resolution, or coordinating with US clients / onshore teams.n
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- Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment (typical of KPO/BPO tax teams).n
- Attention to detail and quality focus (review-level

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