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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.6 - calculating and estimating S2.6.1 - performing calculations Calculate tax
Description
Calculate the taxes which have to be paid by an individual or organisation, or paid back by a governmental institution, compliant with specific legislation.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 6 occupations
- Total: 12 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Tax compliance officerTax compliance officers collect fees, debt, and taxes on behalf of government institutions in cities, municipalities and other jurisdictions. They perform administrative duties and…
- Tax advisorTax advisors use their expertise in tax legislation to provide commercially focused advisory and consultancy services to a wide range of clients from all economic sectors. They exp…
- Tax clerkTax clerks collect financial information in order to prepare accounting and tax documents. They also perform clerical duties. Duties The duties of a tax clerk include, but are not……
- Customs and excise officerCustoms and excise officers approve or deny the passage of goods through customs barriers for international business and ensure compliance with consignment legislation. They facili…
- Tax inspectorTax inspectors are responsible for the calculation of taxation and the ensurance of its timely payment by individuals and organisations. They provide information and guidance conce…
- AccountantAccountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide …
Optional for
- Accounting managerAccounting managers assume responsibility for all accounting activities relating to financial reporting. They develop and maintain accounting principles and procedures to ensure ti…
- Public finance accountantPublic finance accountants head the treasury department of a governmental institution. They manage the institution's financial administration, expenditure and income generation, an…
- Investment fund management assistantInvestment fund management assistants provide clients with financial planning advice on financial products and serve as the main contact point for new and old clients. They assist …
- Payroll clerkPayroll clerks manage the time sheets and pay checks of the employees. They make sure the information there is correct. Payroll clerks check overtime, sick days and vacation. They……
- Accounting assistantAccounting assistants record and report ticketing accounting situations to the accountant they work with, verify deposits and prepare daily reports and income. They arrange authori…
- BookkeeperBookkeepers record and assemble the day-to-day financial transactions of an organisation or company, consisting usually of sales, purchases, payments and receipts. They ensure all …
Related skills
- Tax legislation
- Manage accounts
- Bookkeeping regulations
- Accounting techniques
- Handle financial transactions
- Disseminate information on tax legislation
- Prepare financial statements
- Fraud detection
- Interpret financial statements
- Prepare tax returns forms
- Financial statements
- Manage payroll reports
Last updated on February 18, 2026
