Tax Intern, International Tax Services

Job Description

Tax Intern, International Tax Services | BDO USA, PC

The Tone:
This is an internship at BDO USA, PC, offered in multiple locations across the US. As an International Tax Services Intern, you will apply your educational background to assist in consulting clients on cross-border tax matters. The role is vital in helping BDO deliver exceptional tax services by supporting research, compliance, and advisory functions for international operations. BDO fosters a culture where work is impactful, individuals are valued, and opportunities for advancement and meaningful connections are plentiful, all while making a positive difference.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Multiple US locations (refer to salary ranges for specifics)
• Pay: $32.00–$45.00 hourly
• Mission: Assist clients with cross-border tax matters, including research, advice, and compliance for international operations.
• Tech Stack: RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, Go Systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Consultation: Assist in developing and implementing critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues.
• Research & Analysis: Identify when research is necessary, frame issues, retrieve information, analyze facts and authorities, and assist in preparing Written Tax Advice on international tax and cross-border transactions.
• Compliance Support: Obtain required client information and utilize it to assist in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting.
• Technical Learning: Begin to understand technical and practical issues in International taxation, including topics like Subpart F income, E&P adjustments, foreign tax credits, and ASC 740-10 principles.
• Technology Utilization: Employ tax research databases and tax-related software, such as Go Systems, to maximize efficiency in the tax preparation process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, Taxation, or Master of Laws (LLM) degree program or other relevant field.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to follow instructions as directed, ability to work effectively in a team setting, positive attitude and willingness to learn, and seeking advice from superiors regarding compliance issues.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree preferred, leadership experience preferred, J.D. or pursuing credits towards a CPA preferred, and experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw preferred.