Navigate Your Tax Career with Unbiased Expertise
From IRS to Big 4 & Beyond:
Your Strategic Partner
Unlock your full potential with 360-degree perspective from a JD, CPA, MST with 35+ years of experience. Move beyond recruiters and build the career you deserve.
Authored by Paul N. Iannone, JD, CPA, MST, author
"Extraordinary Tax Career"
The 3 Pillars of Experience
An Insider Who Has Been Everywhere
"Recruiters get paid to place you. I get paid to build you."
IRS Insider
Appeals & Revenue Agent
Deep understanding of IRS operations, from revenue agent procedures to appeals strategy — knowledge that only comes from years inside the agency.
Big 4 Director
M&A Tax Leadership
First-hand experience leading M&A tax engagements at the highest level. Understand what it takes to reach Partner-track and beyond.
Tax Attorney
Corporate Law Practice
A JD who has practiced tax law, bridging the gap between compliance and strategic advisory for complex corporate transactions.
The Proprietary Framework
The Six Essential Skills
Moving beyond "compliance" to high-level "strategy" requires mastering these six disciplines that define extraordinary tax careers.
Code-Head Status
Master the Internal Revenue Code so deeply that you become the go-to authority in your area of specialization.
Research
Develop rigorous research methodology that separates elite tax professionals from the rest of the field.
Writing
Craft persuasive, technically precise written communication that influences decisions and drives results.
Communication
Present complex tax concepts clearly to clients, partners, and opposing counsel at the highest level.
Selling
Build business development skills that turn technical expertise into revenue-generating client relationships.
Leadership
Lead teams, mentor rising professionals, and shape the direction of your practice or firm.
How We Work Together
Services
Individual Coaching
Personalized career strategy for tax professionals ready to take the next step.
- IRS-to-Private sector transitions
- Partner-track strategy & positioning
- Career pivot and specialization planning
- Compensation negotiation guidance
Firm Consulting
Strategic advisory for firms that want to attract, retain, and develop top tax talent.
- Staff retention & development programs
- Performance evaluation system design
- M&A staff integration planning
- Practice growth strategy
35+ YEARS
of Tax Experience
About Paul N. Iannone
JD, CPA, MST — Author, Advisor, Educator
Paul N. Iannone brings a rare 360-degree perspective to tax career strategy. With experience as an IRS Revenue Agent, Big 4 M&A Tax Director, practicing Tax Attorney, and Associate Professor at Sacred Heart University, he offers insights no recruiter can match.
His book, Extraordinary Tax Career, and published articles in Accounting Today and TaxTalent have helped hundreds of tax professionals chart their path to the top.
"Unbiased career strategy from an insider who has been in the IRS, Big 4, and Corporate Law. Paul doesn't just give advice — he gives you the roadmap."
Senior Tax Manager
Fortune 500 Corporation
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