2026 Tax Hiring Outlook Public Release
The 16th Annual Tax Hiring Outlook
Presented by TaxTalent
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Executive Summary
Introducing the 16th Annual Tax Hiring Outlook (THO) from TaxTalent, TaxSearch, and TaxForce. This year’s report provides forward-looking insights into the trends shaping the tax profession across staffing, retention, and talent development.
The 2026 Tax Hiring Outlook examines how corporate, in-house tax leaders are navigating a hiring market defined by tighter budgets, limited talent supply, and rising continuity risk.
Based on survey responses from 191 senior tax leaders, the report provides a data-driven view of where hiring is occurring, where it is stalling, and how tax departments are adapting to uncertainty.
This is the only annual hiring survey focused exclusively on corporate tax functions.
Do You Have Questions?
If you have any questions about this year's Tax Hiring Outlook, we want to make sure you get the answers you need. The teams at TaxTalent, TaxSearch, and TaxForce will be available to answer your questions. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Jake Tuchmann at Jake.tuchmann@taxtalent.com or give us a call at 843-216-7444. We're happy to connnect and walk through your questions.
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