Great question Jonah. The UK/US Cross border team (formerly known as Frank Hirth), specialize in what their name suggests - UK/US cross border taxation of individuals. So after your UK tax exams you will also do some exams on US taxation as well. your clients will mainly be startups, entrepreneurs, and wealthy individuals with links to both the UK and USA - far more specialised than what you might get in standard mobility/ expat tax role.

12 December, 2024 16:48

Do you have any more info about the more day-to-day aspects of the role? e.g. How the advice you prepare might be different from a more traditional path at EY, or how much overlap there is with the other EY departments?

12 December, 2024 16:56

Also - sorry, one other question. Do you know when/how grads, if they get into the scheme, decide whether they become US/UK dual handlers or UK tax specialists?

12 December, 2024 16:58

I dont work in that team, but I know you will learn a lot about US tax and all their weird and wonderful tax forms

12 December, 2024 17:06

along with dealing with the woefully underfunded IRS!

12 December, 2024 17:06

There's a lot of overlap with the expat tax team and the private client tax team

12 December, 2024 17:07

and as part of US/UK cross-border you will also be versed in corporate tax - all of which is transferable to other tax roles outside that specialism

12 December, 2024 17:08

As for when grads become specialists, im guessing you will decide after all your exams have been completed

12 December, 2024 17:09

but im not too familiar with the team beyond the basics so dont quote me on that

12 December, 2024 17:10

All good! That's an ideal overview. Have had to deal with the IRS personally since I earned a bit of money studying abroad in America, I know how complicated it can all be. Fun puzzle to figure out!

12 December, 2024 17:12

(As in I had to pay US taxes, it was a really interesting system & very different from here)

12 December, 2024 17:12

Also good to hear there's some overlap with other EY teams, and that the skills are transferable!

12 December, 2024 17:13

Seriously, thank you so much – that's the extra bit of info I needed, reassured me that I've applied for the right programme. (:

12 December, 2024 17:14

Happy to help Jonah and hope to see you here soon!

12 December, 2024 17:17