Tax policy analyst
Also known as: pecunary consultant, tax policy adviser, fiscal and policy analyst, contributions advisor, tax analyst, fiscal policy analyst
About this occupation
Tax policy analysts research and develop taxation policies and legislation in order to improve and develop tax policies. They advise official bodies on policy implementation and financial operations, as well as forecast financial influence of changes in tax policies.
A specialisation of economist.
Essential skills and knowledge
- strategic planning
- government policy implementation
- company policies
- public finance
- business analysis
- develop taxation policies
- tax legislation
- research taxation procedures
- cadastral taxation
- develop organisational policies
- advise on tax policy
- supervise advocacy work
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Economists (O*NET 19-3011.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
- Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
- Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
- Explain economic impact of policies to the public.
- Review documents written by others.
- Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
- Typical education (US)
- Master's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 5 of 5
- Interests
- Investigative, Conventional, Enterprising
Top skills: Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking
US median pay: US$124,720 a year (2025), 17,790 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsExtremely important (4.5)
- Economics or AccountingO*NET: Economics and AccountingVery important (4.5)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.0)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.8)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Master's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
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