Tax Research Expert at Mercor

Tax Research Expert | $100–180/hr | Worldwide Remote

Mercor is seeking experienced tax professionals on behalf of a leading AI research lab to help build high-quality datasets for training and evaluating advanced AI systems. In this role, you will design technically rigorous, real-world tax research questions that directly shape how AI understands and reasons about complex tax concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complex, real-world tax research questions across federal, state, and international domains
• Draft clear, structured problem statements that mirror actual client or advisory scenarios
• Ensure questions reflect current regulations, edge cases, and nuanced interpretations
• Review and refine outputs for technical accuracy and clarity
• Collaborate with project teams to improve dataset quality and coverage
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for correctness and reasoning quality

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 forms)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in tax law firms, in-house tax teams, or former IRS/Treasury roles
• 3–10+ years of relevant tax experience
• Strong foundation in technical tax research and memo drafting
• Deep familiarity with the IRC, Treasury Regulations, case law, and IRS guidance
• Ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, structured questions
• High attention to detail and strong written communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI, data annotation, or evaluation projects
• Exposure to tax technology or automation tools

Why Join

Work at the intersection of tax expertise and cutting-edge AI. This is a unique opportunity to shape how AI systems reason about complex regulatory domains while collaborating with a high-caliber network of domain experts.