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Tax Research Expert
United States
$180 – $180/hr
April 15, 2026
Job description
About Mercor
Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will collaborate with top researchers and contribute to improving next-generation AI systems in your domain.
Role Overview
Mercor is seeking experienced Tax Research Experts to support AI training initiatives by creating high-quality, technically rigorous tax-related datasets.
In this role, you will design realistic tax research scenarios and evaluate AI-generated outputs, helping improve how AI systems understand and reason about complex tax concepts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop complex, real-world tax research questions across domains such as federal, state, and international tax
- Draft structured problem statements reflecting real client or advisory scenarios
- Ensure content reflects current regulations, edge cases, and nuanced interpretations
- Review and refine outputs for technical accuracy and clarity
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for correctness and reasoning quality
- Collaborate with teams to improve dataset quality and coverage
Areas of Focus
- Federal Corporate Tax
- State & Local Tax (SALT)
- Partnership Tax
- Tax Controversy & Procedure
- Transfer Pricing
- Reporting & Disclosure Requirements (e.g., FIN 48, international reporting)
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3–10+ years of experience in tax research or advisory
- Strong knowledge of:
- Internal Revenue Code (IRC)
- Treasury Regulations
- Case law and IRS guidance
- Experience drafting tax memos or advisory documents
- Ability to translate complex tax issues into structured questions
- Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Excellent written communication skills
Ideal Background
- Tax law firms
- In-house tax teams
- Former IRS or Treasury professionals
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI, data annotation, or evaluation projects
- Familiarity with tax technology or automation tools
Work Details
- Work Type: Fully remote
- Engagement: Independent contractor
- Flexible schedule
Contract & Payment Terms
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
- Projects may be extended or adjusted based on performance and needs
- No access to confidential or proprietary external data required
Additional Notes
- Must be based in the United States
- Unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of tax expertise and AI development
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