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Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Houston, TX · On-site

$106K - $138K/yr

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions ...

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Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

New York, NY · On-site

$121K - $159K/yr

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions ...

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Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$112K - $146K/yr

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions ...

Deloitte

Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$119K - $156K/yr

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions ...

Deloitte

Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$108K - $142K/yr

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions ...

Deloitte

Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Detroit, MI · On-site

$109K - $144K/yr

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions ...

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How much do incentives jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for incentives in the United States is $22.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Incentives Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Incentives Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, expertise in compensation and benefits, and typically a bachelor's degree in human resources or business. Familiarity with HRIS, data analysis tools like Excel, and certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) are commonly required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure effective design and implementation of incentive programs that motivate employees and align with organizational goals.

How does an Incentives Specialist typically collaborate with other departments to design effective incentive programs?

An Incentives Specialist works closely with departments such as sales, human resources, and finance to gather input on company goals and employee motivations. They regularly participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure incentive programs align with organizational objectives and budget constraints. Effective collaboration involves sharing data, discussing feedback, and adjusting program structures based on team performance metrics. This role requires strong communication skills and adaptability, as program success often depends on continuous input from various stakeholders.

What are incentives in the workplace?

Incentives in the workplace are rewards or benefits offered to employees to motivate and encourage higher performance, productivity, or desired behaviors. They can be financial, such as bonuses or commissions, or non-financial, like recognition programs, extra vacation days, or professional development opportunities. Incentives are designed to align employee goals with organizational objectives and help create a positive work environment. By offering incentives, companies aim to boost morale, retain talent, and drive business results.

What is the difference between Incentives vs Sales Representatives?

AspectIncentivesSales Representatives
Primary RoleDesigning and managing incentive programs to motivate employees or partnersSelling products or services directly to customers
Required SkillsKnowledge of compensation strategies, analytics, communicationSales techniques, product knowledge, customer engagement
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, HR or sales departmentsRetail stores, client sites, or online platforms
Common CertificationsHR certifications, compensation certificationsSales certifications, product training

Incentives focus on creating programs to motivate sales teams, while sales representatives are responsible for executing sales and engaging with customers. Both roles are essential in sales-driven industries but serve different functions within the sales process.

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Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Deloitte

Houston, TX • On-site

$106K - $138K/yr

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This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. With over 1,000 practitioners, the Gi3 tax team is a national team of specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive tax C&I services.

If you have a passion for sustainability, community development, or cutting-edge research and development and have relevant experience in C&I, Deloitte Tax LLP's ("Deloitte Tax") Gi3 service line may be the place for you! A career in the Gi3 practice will provide you with the opportunity to work on tax incentive engagements which you know will require complex insight for some of the world's largest companies in a variety of industries. Be on the cutting edge of a rapidly growing practice and work with a well-respected team of proven innovators!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31st 2026. 


Work you'll do:

As a Manager, you will identify eligible federal C&I generating activities and manage and facilitate the analysis and documentation of such opportunities. This is often unfamiliar territory for businesses that may not have the personnel or resources needed to keep up with the evolving legislation in these areas or complete the paperwork required to file a claim. You will work with an experienced and passionate team in a growing area, proactively collaborating with colleagues across all member firms - Tax, Advisory, Consulting, and Audit and Assurance.

The ideal candidate is invested in the team's success and effectively manages workstreams while working with leadership to identify process improvements and opportunities for new services. The Manager will ensure accurate, timely completion of deliverables. The ideal candidate will monitor current and proposed tax legislation and regulation related to federal credits & incentives, as well as implement client outreach strategies.


Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing federal credits and incentives opportunities including Research and Development tax credit/deduction analyses, New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, Sustainability and Renewable Energy tax credits, and other federal credit incentive service offerings
  • Deliver value to clients by identifying opportunities and advise clients on potential benefit and eligibility requirements
  • Maintain and develop strong internal and client relationships
  • Leveraging your extensive technical skills developed through your growing reputation in a given industry/service offering to solve complex issues
  • Demonstrating sound judgement and instincts with respect to evaluating complex scenarios involving various credits and incentives opportunities
  • Developing, mentoring, and motivating Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing counseling and career guidance
  • Identify potential issues and propose solutions to leadership, as well as implement process improvement strategies
  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, which may include presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, completed tax forms, supporting files, memoranda, and IRS audit responses
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and work with the team to present potential opportunities to assist clients
The Team:

National Federal Tax Services (NFTS) is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP made up of several tax service offerings. Each NFTS service offering has been developed and built as a result of a tax planning idea, marketplace needs, or a technological innovation - all with the purpose of delivering results for our clients. Our people are entrepreneurial in spirit and have always had the work-hard/play-hard mentality. NFTS service lines provide tax planning and compliance support for the largest organizations across all industries.

The Global Investment & Innovation Incentives (Gi3) tax team is a national team of specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive tax credit and incentive services, including the Research and Development credit, the New Market Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, Renewable Energy tax credits, and other federal credits. These benefits are offered for activities conducted in the United States, as well as research performed in over 30 other countries that offer research incentives.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field
  • 5+ years' experience in related field
  • Proven knowledge of R&D tax incentives experience and/or experience with New Markets Tax Credits, Qualified Opportunity Zones, or Renewable Energy tax credits
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • PE (Professional Engineer)
Preferred:
  • Advanced degree such as MST, LLM, or JD
  • Experience with tax technical research (e.g., CCH, Hein, Lexis, RIA, etc.)
  • Experience with Federal or State and Local C&I 
  • Experience with sustainability technologies or environmental sciences
  • Big 4 experience or large CPA or law firm experience
  • Demonstrated analytical and research skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and proactively develop internal and external working relationships
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $89,180 to $203,060.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: 

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Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. With over 1,000 practitioners, the Gi3 tax team is a national team of specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive tax C&I services.

If you have a passion for sustainability, community development, or cutting-edge research and development and have relevant experience in C&I, Deloitte Tax LLP's ("Deloitte Tax") Gi3 service line may be the place for you! A career in the Gi3 practice will provide you with the opportunity to work on tax incentive engagements which you know will require complex insight for some of the world's largest companies in a variety of industries. Be on the cutting edge of a rapidly growing practice and work with a well-respected team of proven innovators!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31st 2026. 


Work you'll do:

As a Manager, you will identify eligible federal C&I generating activities and manage and facilitate the analysis and documentation of such opportunities. This is often unfamiliar territory for businesses that may not have the personnel or resources needed to keep up with the evolving legislation in these areas or complete the paperwork required to file a claim. You will work with an experienced and passionate team in a growing area, proactively collaborating with colleagues across all member firms - Tax, Advisory, Consulting, and Audit and Assurance.

The ideal candidate is invested in the team's success and effectively manages workstreams while working with leadership to identify process improvements and opportunities for new services. The Manager will ensure accurate, timely completion of deliverables. The ideal candidate will monitor current and proposed tax legislation and regulation related to federal credits & incentives, as well as implement client outreach strategies.


Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing federal credits and incentives opportunities including Research and Development tax credit/deduction analyses, New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, Sustainability and Renewable Energy tax credits, and other federal credit incentive service offerings
  • Deliver value to clients by identifying opportunities and advise clients on potential benefit and eligibility requirements
  • Maintain and develop strong internal and client relationships
  • Leveraging your extensive technical skills developed through your growing reputation in a given industry/service offering to solve complex issues
  • Demonstrating sound judgement and instincts with respect to evaluating complex scenarios involving various credits and incentives opportunities
  • Developing, mentoring, and motivating Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing counseling and career guidance
  • Identify potential issues and propose solutions to leadership, as well as implement process improvement strategies
  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, which may include presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, completed tax forms, supporting files, memoranda, and IRS audit responses
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and work with the team to present potential opportunities to assist clients
The Team:

National Federal Tax Services (NFTS) is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP made up of several tax service offerings. Each NFTS service offering has been developed and built as a result of a tax planning idea, marketplace needs, or a technological innovation - all with the purpose of delivering results for our clients. Our people are entrepreneurial in spirit and have always had the work-hard/play-hard mentality. NFTS service lines provide tax planning and compliance support for the largest organizations across all industries.

The Global Investment & Innovation Incentives (Gi3) tax team is a national team of specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive tax credit and incentive services, including the Research and Development credit, the New Market Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, Renewable Energy tax credits, and other federal credits. These benefits are offered for activities conducted in the United States, as well as research performed in over 30 other countries that offer research incentives.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field
  • 5+ years' experience in related field
  • Proven knowledge of R&D tax incentives experience and/or experience with New Markets Tax Credits, Qualified Opportunity Zones, or Renewable Energy tax credits
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • PE (Professional Engineer)
Preferred:
  • Advanced degree such as MST, LLM, or JD
  • Experience with tax technical research (e.g., CCH, Hein, Lexis, RIA, etc.)
  • Experience with Federal or State and Local C&I 
  • Experience with sustainability technologies or environmental sciences
  • Big 4 experience or large CPA or law firm experience
  • Demonstrated analytical and research skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and proactively develop internal and external working relationships
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $89,180 to $203,060.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including...

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