Tax consultants optimize business tax strategy and minimize tax liability. As a tax consultant, your job duties include researching state and federal tax laws, communicating with clients about corporate plans and overall financial goals, developing tax procedures to reduce unnecessary fees, preparing business tax returns and payroll taxes, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. You need strong written and spoken communication skills to explain complex accounting and tax concepts to clients who have limited experience or knowledge of the field. Tax consultants work in financial consulting firms, public accounting firms, law offices, and large businesses.