Tax Intern – Taxation

Job Description

Federal Tax Services Intern – Winter 2027 | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is a seasonal, temporary internship at RSM US LLP. RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally. The firm’s purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. In this role, you will contribute to this mission by providing essential federal tax services, directly supporting client needs and enabling them to navigate complex tax landscapes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal, Temporary
• Location: In-person, Travel Required
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Team: Works on a team focusing on a wide range of tax specialty areas
• Mission: Assists clients with federal tax services, including planning, research, and return preparation, to ensure compliance and strategic financial outcomes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: Work as part of a team providing services across various tax specialty areas, including accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, and private client services.
• Tax Planning & Research: Conduct thorough tax planning and research to support client needs and ensure adherence to current regulations.
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for various entity types.
• Regulatory Understanding: Develop a clear understanding of current tax regulations and accounting pronouncements to apply them effectively.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for a candidate working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university, with a declared Accounting Major.
• Experience: Completion of 90 credit hours demonstrating foundational knowledge in accounting is required. Must be able to travel to assigned client locations and arrange for reliable transportation to those sites.
• Skills: Possesses excellent written and verbal communication abilities, strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Demonstrates the capability to multitask efficiently.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.