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Manny A.

New York, New York

$160/hr
5.0
231 jobs

Taxes shouldn’t feel like a once-a-year fire drill. I help high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses transform tax compliance into a year-round strategic advantage. My goal is simple: ensure you keep more of what you earn, remain fully compliant, and make financial decisions with total confidence. I don’t just "check boxes" or look in the rearview mirror. I take a forward-looking approach to tax planning, focusing on liability minimization, cash flow optimization, and the total elimination of surprises. By understanding the “why” behind your numbers, I help you position your business for maximum tax efficiency. What I specialize in: • Strategic tax planning & preparation • Cost segregation study • Partnerships (Form 1065) • S-Corporations (Form 1120-S) • C-Corporations (Form 1120) • Individuals (Form 1040) • Foreign-owned U.S. entities (Proforma 1120 & Form 5472) I also work closely with new and scaling businesses, guiding entrepreneurs through entity formation to ensure the most tax-efficient structure from day one. To support ongoing growth, I provide bookkeeping and financial analysis that delivers clear, high-level insights you can actually use to make better decisions. I believe the strongest partnerships are built on transparency and proactive communication—not last-minute emails. When you work with me, you gain a dedicated advisor who thinks ahead, explains the complex in simple terms, and is invested in your long-term success. If you’re looking for a proactive tax partner—not just a preparer—I’d be happy to learn more about your situation and discuss how a thoughtful tax strategy can improve your bottom line. Send me a message to get started!

  • Property Tax
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • Sales Tax
  • Franchise Tax
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Tax Law
  • CPA
  • Financial Reporting
  • Bookkeeping
  • IRS Income Tax Audits
  • Business Consulting
  • US Taxation
  • Tax Accounting
  • Tax Strategy
  • Taxes
Manvi A.

Delhi, India

$12/hr
4.9
743 jobs

Hi there! I'm Manvi, a US CPA and Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience helping businesses across the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and Europe stay financially organized and tax compliant. I'm a freelancer working as a part of the Maspartner team. SOFTWARE & PLATFORMS: QuickBooks (Online & Desktop) | Xero | ZohoBooks | Wave | NetSuite | Appfolio BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES -Accounting software setup and integration -Bank and credit card reconciliation -AP/AR management -Payroll administration and processing -Data migration and system transitions -Month-end and year-end reporting: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements -MIS reporting and business performance dashboards TAX PREPARATION, FILING & CONSULTING USA — Federal Returns: 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 5471, 5472 | Non-Profits: 990 series | FBAR & FinCEN Form 114 | S-Corp Election: Form 8832 | State Annual Returns | Sales Tax Returns | Payroll Tax: 940, 941, 941X, ERC | Form 1099 & W-2 Filing | SS-4, W-7, 4562 | IRS Penalty Notice Assistance Canada — T1 & T2 Returns | GST, HST, PST Filing | T4 & T4A Payroll Slips United Kingdom — Self-Assessment SA100 | Corporation Tax CT600 | VAT Filing | PAYE & National Insurance | Annual Accounts & Confirmation Statements ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL CONSULTING Tax planning and structuring for individuals and businesses Consultation for accounting and tax strategies Accounting software selection and implementation advisory Financial health assessments and process improvement Cash flow planning and management consulting Business setup and entity structure advisory White-Label Support for CPA & Tax Firms Overflow and busy-season capacity under your firm's brand: full-charge bookkeeping, catch-up & clean-up, AR/AP, payroll processing, workpaper preparation, financial statement compilation, tax return preparation & review support, and 1099/W-2 processing — delivered review-ready on your systems. INDUSTRIES I SERVE: Ecommerce & Retail (Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, Etsy, eBay) | IT & SaaS | Accounting, Tax & CPA Firms | Branding & Marketing | Non-Profits | Logistics & Shipping | Real Estate & Construction Clean books. Accurate filings. No last-minute scrambles. That's what I deliver. Let's build a financial system that actually works for your business. Message me to get started; I'd love to hear about your needs!

  • Property Tax
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Budget Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Financial Report
  • Corporate Governance
  • CPA
  • IRS Resolution
  • GAAP
  • MYOB Administration
  • Limited Liability Company
  • Financial Statement
  • Stripe
  • Amazon Seller Central
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • Bookkeeping
  • US Taxation
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Xero
Michele D.

Granite Bay, California

$75/hr
5.0
162 jobs

Indirect Tax professional specializing in North America transaction tax compliance. Services include preparing transaction tax returns for monthly, quarterly and annual filings, researching transaction tax issues, interpreting and complying with state, local and international statutes, regulations and legislation. Highly skilled in reconciling transaction tax general ledger accounts, serving as the point of contact for indirect tax audits, responding to notices from state and local jurisdictions, replying to internal and external customer tax inquiries, making recommendations for increased efficiencies in processes, and composing written documentation of procedures.

  • Property Tax
  • Sales Tax
  • Indirect Tax
  • Goods & Services Tax
  • Microsoft Excel
Md Tanzir R.

Kushtia, Bangladesh

$7/hr
4.6
34 jobs

▶ For the past 7 years, I have served as an examiner, researcher, and title searcher in Real Estate Title Insurance. I possess extensive knowledge and expertise in Real Estate Title Examination, encompassing Full Title Search, Current Owner & Two Owner Search, Lien, Foreclosure sale, judgment Real Estate Due Diligence, Document Review, and Timeshare Owner Leads. ▶ I have the expertise to thoroughly research, examine, and interpret various documents critical to Real Estate Title Insurance, including chain of title, Deeds, Mortgages, Deed of Trust, Liens, Judgments, HOA documents, Easements, Agreements, Tax Liens, IRS Liens, Probates, Foreclosure documents, Due Diligence Reports for Vacant Land, and Timeshare Owner Leads. ⬇ I'm offering the Timeshare Services: ► Timeshare Owner Name ► Phone Numbers ► Resort Name ► Mailing Address ► Resort Location (If you need it) ► Deed Recording County & State Name ⬇Below are resort leads I can provide: ♦ Marriott ♦ Hilton ♦ Wyndham ♦ Bluegreen ♦ Westgate ♦ Disney ♦ Diamond ♦ Hyatt ♦ Holiday ♦ Wilson ▶Highly Experienced in using/doing these: ⇨People Finders ⇨Truepeople Search ⇨Propstream ⇨PropertyShark ⇨County Clerk's ▶Why My Service is Better Than Others? ☞ Guaranteed Data Quality ☞ Flexibility and Value for Money ☞ Complete Data Security ☞100% Accuracy ☞ Quality Assurance ☞ Delivery on Time ☎Don't hesitate to contact me for any real estate-related job in the USA. Regards Tanzir Rahman

  • Property Tax
  • Data Analysis
  • Real Estate
  • Market Research
  • Title
  • Real Estate Appraisal
  • Property Title
  • Deed
  • Due Diligence
  • Foreclosure Process
  • Tax Preparation
  • Document Review
  • Real Estate Acquisition
  • Sales
  • Real Estate Virtual Assistance
Albert Joseph A.

Muntinlupa, Philippines

$10/hr
4.5
51 jobs

8 years Extensive Experienced Title Examiner & Real Estate Due Diligence Specialist at First American Title Insurance Company (2014–2022). II specialize in nationwide title searching and examination, with the ability to handle properties in all U.S. states and counties. I deliver accurate, detail‑oriented, and fast turnaround title research to help clients make informed decisions, reduce risk, and streamline their real estate transactions. Core Expertise: • Title Search & Chain of Title Review • Ownership & Vesting Verification • Deed, Lien, Judgment, and UCC Analysis • Tax & Assessment Research • Title Commitment, Preliminary Report, and ALTA Policy Support Tools: DataTree | DataTrace | Netronline | TitlePoint | Tapestry | Qualia | Podio | Citrix | Google & Microsoft Apps Also offering Transaction Coordination, Data Mining, and Lead Generation for real estate professionals.

  • Property Tax
  • Online Research
  • Property Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Title
  • Real Estate Appraisal
  • Data Analysis
  • Due Diligence
  • File Management
  • Legal Research
  • Executive Support
  • Property Title
  • Property Management
  • Deed
William S.

Chicago, Illinois

$165/hr
4.8
533 jobs

I develop sophisticated accounting solutions for clients seeking to streamline their financial processes. I emphasize bringing to emerging and mid-size market players the financial knowledge, skills and perspectives gained over a 35+ year career serving clients ranging from sole proprietors through Fortune 500 corporations. Particularly in regards to reporting obligations of pre-revenue startups, I explain how and why the wealth of misinformation found on the Internet serves to distort the accurate reporting required of these entities once they do launch. I have achieved a strong following (based principally on client referrals) in the provision of accounting and financial management advice and support to foreign nationals from dozens of countries who have or are considering entry into the U.S. marketplace.

  • Property Tax
  • Tax Theory
  • Tax Accounting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Financial Audit
  • Financial Accounting
  • Amazon FBA
  • Financial Management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Writing
  • Tax Strategy

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Property tax expert hiring guide

Property tax experts help homeowners, real estate investors, and finance teams review assessment notices, organize documentation for appeals, coordinate property-tax records with bookkeeping systems, and prepare materials that support informed tax decisions. Whether you need someone to analyze a single bill, prepare an appeal packet for a portfolio of properties, or maintain ongoing property-tax records in QuickBooks Online, hiring a property tax expert gives you clarity around deadlines, documentation requirements, and next steps without taking on specialized tax and real estate knowledge in-house. If your project also involves broader tax filing or year-end preparation, you may want to explore hiring a tax preparer or accountant for complementary support.

What does a property tax expert do?

A property tax expert reviews property tax bills and assessment notices, identifies documentation gaps or potential issues, helps prepare materials for appeals or inquiries, and coordinates property-tax data with bookkeeping and tax-preparation workflows. This includes analyzing assessment valuations against comparable properties, organizing parcel-level records, tracking deadlines for appeals or exemptions, flagging charges that may not qualify as deductible real property taxes, and documenting processes for annual reviews or audits.

Common deliverables include assessment review memos, document checklists, appeal support packets, property-tax tracking spreadsheets, and QuickBooks or accounting system cleanup notes. Depending on project scope, a property tax expert may work alongside bookkeepers who handle ongoing transaction coding, certified public accountants who manage annual filings, or internal finance teams who need clean property-tax data organized by property type, location, or tax year.

How to hire a property tax expert on Upwork

Hiring a property tax expert on Upwork follows four steps: post a scoped job, evaluate candidates based on relevant property-tax and accounting experience, interview your top choices, and finalize scope before work begins.

Step 1: Post a job

Start by describing your property-tax project scope, what documents you have available, and your timeline. A strong job post includes:

  • Property type and location or jurisdiction (residential, commercial, county or city)

  • Tax year and any relevant deadlines (appeal filing, exemption application)

  • Deliverables you need (assessment review, appeal packet, portfolio organization, ongoing advisory)

  • Documents available (tax bills, assessment notices, prior-year records, appraisal materials)

  • Timeline and urgency level

  • Budget preference (hourly or fixed-price)

  • Relevant skills or tools (property tax rules, real estate valuation, QuickBooks Online, bookkeeping coordination)

Use the Job Post Generator, powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI, to create a customizable job post. Describe your property-tax needs in a few sentences, and Uma will draft a starting point tailored to property tax work. You can also review this job description template to structure your post around deliverables, jurisdiction requirements, and documentation.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Review proposals and shortlist candidates whose experience matches your property type, jurisdiction, and deliverable needs. Focus on:

  • Property-tax experience relevant to your location (local assessment processes, exemption programs, appeal procedures)

  • Tax and accounting skills such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, property tax rules, or QuickBooks proficiency

  • Real estate familiarity, especially for portfolio work or investment properties

  • Client reviews highlighting assessment analysis, documentation organization, deadline management, or clear communication

  • Proposed approach in the proposal, including what documents the freelancer needs, how they will organize findings, and how they communicate risk or uncertainty

  • Availability and responsiveness for time-sensitive deadlines

  • Talent badges such as Top Rated or Rising Talent

Upwork's profile comparison and shortlist tools let you organize candidates side-by-side, making it easier to assess fit before scheduling interviews.

Step 3: Interview your top selections

Interview your top choices with a focused 20-30 minute agenda that validates their understanding of your property type, jurisdiction, and process. Use Instant Interviews to collect structured responses early, then schedule live discussions with finalists. During the interview:

  • Walk through the specific property or properties in scope

  • Ask how they review assessment notices and identify potential issues

  • Discuss what documents they need from you and how they organize findings

  • Confirm their familiarity with your jurisdiction's appeal process, exemption programs, or assessment methods

  • Clarify how they handle deadlines, communicate risks, and coordinate with your bookkeeper or tax preparer if needed

  • Ask about their experience with comparable property analysis, valuation documentation, or records cleanup

For structured interview planning, see common interview questions. You can use Upwork's messaging and video tools to keep interview communication documented in one place.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before work starts, confirm deliverables, milestones, communication expectations, and payment terms in writing. Upwork's contract workroom lets you document scope, track milestones, and manage approvals in one place.

Before the project starts:

  • List final deliverables and what is in scope versus out of scope

  • Set milestones for fixed-price work (such as review complete, documents organized, appeal packet delivered) or weekly expectations for hourly work

  • Define success criteria, such as documentation completeness, findings clarity, or coordination with your bookkeeper or tax professional

  • Confirm communication cadence, including update frequency and how questions or new findings will be shared

  • Finalize payment terms, including milestone amounts for fixed-price projects or hourly expectations, and how project funds will be managed

  • Document the revision process for findings, summaries, or appeal materials

For guidance on choosing between hourly and fixed-price contracts, see Upwork's contract type comparison. Fixed-price can work well for a defined assessment review or appeal packet, while hourly may fit better for portfolio analysis or ongoing advisory where issues emerge during review.

The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.

How much does hiring a property tax expert cost?

Property tax expert project costs can range from about $300 for a focused bill or assessment review to $3,500 or more per month for ongoing portfolio support, depending on property count, documentation complexity, jurisdiction-specific requirements, and coordination needs. Project scope, deliverable clarity, and turnaround expectations drive cost more than hourly rates alone.

The following table outlines common property tax project types, typical cost ranges, and the level of expertise usually required. For comparison, see tax preparer hourly rates and accountant hourly rates.

Single property bill or assessment review

$300-$800 /project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Bill or notice summary
  • Deadline list
  • Document checklist highlighting missing items

Property tax appeal or inquiry packet

$800-$2,500 /project

Mid-level
  • Assessment review memo
  • Comparable property analysis
  • Draft appeal support materials or inquiry forms for your review

Real estate portfolio tax review

$1,500-$5,000 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • Multi-property tax tracker
  • Issue prioritization by property or jurisdiction
  • Documentation plan for exemptions, appeals, or bookkeeping cleanup

Ongoing property tax advisory and coordination

$1,000-$3,500 /project

Senior-level
  • Monthly or quarterly tax notice review
  • Deadline tracking
  • QuickBooks or accounting system coordination notes

These ranges reflect common planning estimates for property tax support work. Actual costs vary based on property count, jurisdiction complexity, documentation availability, and required turnaround. For more details, see Upwork's guide to hourly rates across finance and accounting specialties.

FAQs about property tax experts

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a property tax expert worth it?

Hiring a property tax expert is often worth it when the work involves more than understanding a bill, such as reviewing an assessment notice, organizing documentation for an appeal, coordinating property-tax records with bookkeeping workflows, or preparing materials that support informed tax decisions. The International Association of Assessing Officers maintains technical standards related to property tax administration, property tax policy, valuation, and mass appraisal, which supports why specialized experience matters for review and documentation work.

The value is strongest when your project has clear stakes and deadlines. IRS guidance shows that deductible real property taxes have specific criteria, current state and local tax deduction limits may apply, and not all assessments or service charges qualify as real property taxes. A property tax expert helps you organize records, identify potential issues, and prepare materials that support clearer next steps without promising tax savings or appeal outcomes.

What should I include in a property tax expert job post?

To hire a property tax expert, your job post should include property type and location or jurisdiction, tax year and any relevant deadlines, the deliverables you need, documents you have available, timeline, budget preference, and relevant skills such as property tax rules, real estate valuation, or QuickBooks coordination. As covered above, clear expectations and deliverables help qualified freelancers assess fit and submit more accurate proposals.

Should I hire a property tax expert hourly or fixed-price?

To choose between hourly and fixed-price for a property tax project, use fixed-price for clearly defined deliverables such as a single property assessment review or appeal support packet, and use hourly for evolving work such as portfolio analysis, records cleanup, or ongoing advisory where issues may emerge during review. Upwork support explains that fixed-price projects use milestones, which can help structure project funds around approved deliverables.

How do I evaluate a property tax expert's qualifications?

To evaluate a property tax expert, look for relevant experience with property-tax assessment review, tax preparation, bookkeeping coordination, or real estate documentation; familiarity with your jurisdiction's appeal process or exemption programs; and proficiency with tools such as QuickBooks Online if you need accounting system coordination. During evaluation, ask about comparable property types they have reviewed, how they handle deadlines and missing documents, and whether they have worked with properties in your location or similar jurisdictions.

What is the difference between a property tax expert and a tax preparer?

A property tax expert typically focuses on property-specific tax issues such as assessment review, appeal preparation, exemption applications, and coordination between property records and tax or accounting systems, while a tax preparer typically handles broader income tax return preparation and filing support. In practice, many tax professionals handle both areas, so clarify whether you need property-assessment analysis and documentation support or comprehensive tax return preparation.

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