Taxation Degrees and Programs

Taxation experts play key roles in businesses, non-profits, and governmental institutions. Your taxation career might require you to:

• Conduct tax audits
• Research tax law
• Prepare financial reports

You might consider one of the available online taxation degrees. Studying online can make it easier for you to return to school.

Online Taxation Degree to Taxation Career

Many employers require taxation accountants to hold at least bachelors' degrees; for top-level positions, a master's degree is often required. Taxation degree programs should teach all about the tax world, including property and corporate taxes. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents are expected to increase by 13 percent between 2008 and 2018. For all accountants/auditors, the BLS predicts 22 percent growth. The 2009 median salary for tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents was $48,550, with the top 10 percent earning more than $90,940. For other accountants who specialize in taxation, such as CPAs with taxation expertise, the mean salary in 2009 was $73,920.