Income Tax Accountant Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

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How much does an Income Tax Accountant make in Columbia, SC? The average Income Tax Accountant salary in Columbia, SC is $73,977 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $66,790 and $82,498. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Income Tax Accountant Salary	$60,247	Columbia,SC	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Income Tax Accountant Salary	$66,790	Columbia,SC	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Income Tax Accountant Salary	$73,977	Columbia,SC	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Income Tax Accountant Salary	$82,498	Columbia,SC	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Income Tax Accountant Salary	$90,256	Columbia,SC	March 01, 2025

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Income Tax Preparer

Marc A. Jacobi & Associates - Fredericksburg , TX

Engage with clients to gather essential information on taxable income and deductible expenses ... Certification: CPA, EA, or Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP) certification is highly valued

ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago

Director of Accounting and Tax

Irwin - Grand Rapids , MI

Lead and guide the development and implementation of tax strategies, ensure compliance with income ... * CPA certification required, MBA is a plus. * Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Senior Tax Manager

RMW ACCOUNTING - Eatonton , GA

S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including C‐corporations, S ... Requirements: * 8 or more years of relevant tax experience preferred. * CPA preferred * Ability to ...

LinkedIn - 69 days ago

Sr. Staff Accountant

Manay CPA - Marietta , GA

Independently prepare and review Corporate and Individual Income Tax Returns, ensuring accuracy and ... Manay CPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment ...

ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago

Senior Accountant / CPA

NEW Accounting and Consulting LLC - Creve Coeur , MO

Ensure accurate sales and use tax filings with appropriate states * Assist in quarterly and annual income tax preparation, including coordinating with internal and external tax accountants * Ensure ...

ZipRecruiter - 27 days ago

Forensic Accountant

Moonshot Solutions - Overland Park , KS

Calculate income tax provisions for GAAP financial statements * Learn new information and skills ... * CPA * Three to ten years' experience in Public Accounting * Proficiency in Microsoft Office ...

LinkedIn - 22 days ago

What does an Income Tax Accountant do?

Income Tax Accountant in Atlanta, GA

Prepare, calculate, project, and perform other related assignments including depreciation.

February 27, 2023

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.

March 04, 2023

Resolve issues that arise as a result of operations or notices or audits from various taxing jurisdictions.

March 17, 2023

Completes roll forward of fixed assets for tax and computes tax depreciation for numerous lines of business.

April 12, 2023

Receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues.

April 21, 2023

Income Tax Accountant in Boston, MA

Reviews said documents when prepared by other income tax accountants, as assigned by the Manager.

January 25, 2023

Provides support to other income tax accountants on tax system and technical support matters relating to fiduciary return and quarterly estimate tax matters.

February 25, 2023

Participates and assists the Manager in audits of a client's tax return(s) with federal and state tax authorities of any tax returns prepared by the incumbent.

February 27, 2023

Assists the Manager with maintaining Tax Services policies and procedures.

March 08, 2023

Performs historical tax cost research for assets included in trust or by a client as assigned by the Manager.

April 12, 2023

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Income Tax Accountant in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Income Tax Accountant ranges from $66,790 to $82,498 with the average base salary of $73,977. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,001 to $86,936 with the average total cash compensation of $76,958.

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About Columbia, South Carolina One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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