Tax Advisor (CPA)

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Tax Advisor (CPA) to work remotely in the United States as a part-time contractor. You will prepare and review personal and small business tax returns and provide clear tax guidance to clients.

In addition to tax preparation, you will evaluate AI-generated tax outputs, develop rubric guidance, and stay current with federal and state tax laws to support project deliverables. This role emphasizes accurate communication and experience, with flexible hours and a focus on quality

Qualifications

• Active CPA license in good standing and US practice eligibility.
• 5+ years of professional tax preparation/advisory experience.
• Extensive experience with personal (1040) and small business tax returns.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Form 1040 and Schedule C, 1120-S, and 1065.
• Advise on tax optimizations and explain concepts clearly to clients.
• Assess AI-generated tax advice against rubrics and provide concise feedback.
• Answer client questions on filing status, deadlines, and forms.
• Develop and refine evaluation rubrics for tax outputs.
• Stay current with federal and state tax code changes.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tax knowledge

Education

CPA license

US tax law eligibility

Tools

ProSeries

Lacerte

Drake

Job description

Role Title: Tax Advisor (CPA) Role Type: Contractor (Part Time) Location: Remote (US Only) micro1 is engaging Tax Advising Experts to contribute to a customer's project focused on tax preparation and advisory services. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Prepare and review personal (Form 1040) and small business (Schedule C, S-Corp 1120-S, Partnership 1065) income tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with current tax laws.
• Advise on tax optimization strategies and clarify complex tax concepts in clear written and verbal communication for clients.
• Assess and critique AI-generated tax advice or content against provided rubrics, delivering concise written feedback to drive model improvement.
• Verify documentation and support clients with questions regarding tax filing status, deadlines, and required forms.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of evaluation rubrics and grading criteria for tax-related outputs.
• Stay up to date with changes in federal and state tax codes relevant to client cases and project deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license in good standing, with eligibility to practice in the United States.
• Extensive experience in preparing and filing both personal and small business tax returns.
• Proficiency in current federal tax regulations and at least one state's income tax requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to translate technical tax topics for diverse audiences.
• 5+ years of professional tax preparation/advisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI model evaluation, red-teaming, or providing feedback on machine-generated outputs (e.g., RLHF), though not required.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting rubrics, assessment guidelines, or scoring criteria for complex subject matter.
• Experience working with professional tax software such as ProSeries, Lacerte, or Drake is a plus.