The outlook for tax attorneys is bright. Tax laws are complicated and continually changing, and people will continue to need tax lawyers to explain the laws to them and help them manage their taxes and save money. Employment for all lawyers will grow by 5 percent from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This is about as fast as the average for all occupations. Large corporations are expected to continue growing their in-house legal departments in an effort to decrease the need for outside counsel. Opportunities are expected to be good for attorneys who work for financial and insurance firms and health care providers. The federal government will also continue to need attorneys to prosecute civil and criminal cases, and collect monies owed to the federal government—although recent efforts by the Trump administration to cut the size of the federal workforce have reduced federal opportunities for lawyers.
Competition for tax law jobs will be keen. There are far more lawyers than jobs to fill, which is why some start in temporary positions while seeking permanent placement. Tax attorneys who are willing to take additional state bar exams and to relocate for work have better chances of securing a job.
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