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Chevron
Tax Counsel, Compensation and Benefits
Total Number of Openings 1 Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Tax Counsel, Compensation, Benefits and U.S. Information Reporting, located in Houston, Texas, through August 28th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CT). Serve as Chevron’s lead tax advisor on the taxation of compensation, benefits, payroll, workforce mobility, and U.S. information reporting. Partner with the business, legal, HR, payroll, executive compensation and finance teams to deliver strategic and technical tax advice, manage tax risk, support federal, state, and international compliance, and develop sustainable processes for the taxation and reporting of employee, executive, and service-provider payments. This position reports to Managing Tax Counsel in Chevron’s Corporate Tax Legal group. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: The primary role is to serve as Chevron’s lead tax advisor on compensation, benefits, payroll, HR, workforce mobility, and US information reporting matters, providing technical guidance on complex tax issues and supporting compliance with federal, state, and international tax requirements. Partner with corporate stakeholders and leadership to achieve business objectives in view of tax cost and compliance impacts. Analyze the tax implications of compensation, benefits, equity, and deferred compensation programs, executive perquisites, and M&A transactions, developing practical solutions that align tax requirements and business objectives. Advise on the taxation, withholding, and reporting of employee, executive, director, contractor and vendor payments, including payroll reporting, Forms W-2, 1099, and 1042 reporting, treaty-based withholding claims, and related compliance obligations. Advise on the tax treatment of non-cash fringe benefits and perquisites (for example, personal use of corporate aircraft, spousal travel, and company-provided vehicles), including imputed income valuation, proxy disclosure coordination, and payroll
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