Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Core Tax Services

Job Description

Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Winter 2028 | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at BDO USA, located in Houston, TX. BDO is a large organization providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally. This role is crucial for energetic self-starters, enabling them to apply their educational background and organizational skills to support the firm’s client base. The intern will gain hands-on experience in tax practices, begin to build professional relationships, and contribute to the firm’s mission of helping clients navigate complexity and grow with confidence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Team: Reports to experienced Core Tax Services professionals
• Mission: Utilize educational background and organizational skills to serve clients by preparing tax returns and extensions under supervision.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), tax software applications, online research tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance: Prepare simple tax returns and extensions under supervision, ensuring clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing their tax burdens.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with components of income tax provisions, correctly applying firm policies and standards regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
• Research & Analysis: Operate online research tools to gather pertinent tax information and monitor tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis.
• Client Support: Assist with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service and help in the projection of year-end filings.
• Document Management: Effectively use referencing systems and workpapers that tie to the return, and organize files to minimize rework by reviewers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting or another relevant field, actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.
• Experience: Entry-level position; no specific years of experience are required.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions as directed.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting or a relevant field, leadership experience, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to prepare simple tax returns.