Tax Intern – Taxation Services

Job Description

Federal Tax Services Intern – Winter 2028 | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is an internship at RSM US LLP, requiring travel to client locations. RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, committed to instilling confidence in a world of change. The organization empowers its clients and people to realize their full potential. This role is crucial for delivering essential federal tax services, helping RSM’s diverse middle market clients navigate complex tax landscapes and achieve their financial goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person with required travel to client locations
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Team: Part of a tax services team
• Mission: Contribute to the provision of federal tax services, including planning, research, and return preparation, for various client types to ensure compliance and effective financial management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaboration: Collaborate with a team focusing on diverse tax specialty areas such as accounting for income taxes, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not for profit organizations.
• Research: Conduct tax planning and research for clients.
• Preparation: Prepare federal and state & local tax returns.
• Compliance: Develop an understanding of tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level candidate pursuing a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university, with an Accounting Major and at least 90 credit hours completed.
• Experience: Ability to travel to assigned client locations with access to and the capacity to arrange for reliable modes of transportation.
• Skills: Demonstrated capability in tax planning, tax research, tax return preparation, and understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ability to work effectively on a team, and ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment are also preferred.