Raquel Taylor

About Raquel Taylor

An innovative, solutions-focused, and results-oriented Administrator with a career…

Experience

1. Senior Tax Analyst

   H&R Block

   Nov 2003 — Present · Savannah, GA, US

   Prepare and file international, federal, state and local tax documents, such as but not limited to returns and provisions related to state and local income taxes, within internal and statutory deadlines. Maintains internal legislative materials by reviewing existing international, federal, state and local tax laws for updates/revisions and reports potential impacts of proposed tax laws to clients, staff and management. Educate and train team members regarding respective tasks, work processes, and system tools.• Prepare, review, and assist managing the filing of all federal and state quarterly and annual compliance reporting (including returns, estimates, extensions)• Assist with federal, state and local audit documentation and correspondence• Collaborate in the preparation of federal and state income and franchise tax returns• Maintain knowledge and compliance with federal and state tax laws and their impact on clients’ current and future tax concerns.• Work with Accounting groups on tax issues and communicate effectively to appropriate individuals• Provide compliance guidance and assistance to clients and other tax analysts• Maintain tax depreciation schedules and tax basis for clients and other entities• Research tax issues, analyze federal and state laws to interpret how they apply to clients, prepare technical documentation to communicate tax issues• Compiles, organizes, validates and analyzes data for the completion of complex federal and state/local tax returns and the income tax provision to meet all reporting requirements• Research tax issues, analyze federal and state laws to interpret how they apply to the company, prepare technical documentation to communicate tax issues• Assist with federal, state and local tax audits, respond to and resolve notices from taxing authorities and other disputes, as needed

Education

• Webster University

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Strayer University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communication
• Problem Solver
• Program Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Irs
• Administration & Reporting
• Supervisory Skills
• Peachtree
• Microsoft Office
• Military Operations
• Employee Training
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Organizational Leadership
• Policy
• Payroll
• Microsoft Dynamics Gp
• Training
• Staff Management
• Counseling and Evaluation
• Budgets
• Business/ Staff Management
• Training & Development
• Financial Organizer/Preparer
• Strategic Planning
• Military
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Customer Service
• Emergency Planning
• Interviewing
• Great Plains Software
• Resume Preparer
• Security Clearance