Tax Intern

Job Description

Summer 2027 Corporate Tax Intern (June-August) | MFS Investment Management

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at MFS Investment Management, located in Boston, MA, operating within a hybrid work environment. MFS is a premier investment management firm with a rich history, globally recognized for inventing the mutual fund in 1924 and driven by a culture of collaboration and innovation. This role is crucial for assisting the corporate tax department in meeting Federal and State tax compliance requirements for MFS and its subsidiaries, contributing to the firm’s overall financial integrity. MFS supports its employees, valuing the strongest ideas, prioritizing people, and demonstrating care for its community, understanding that their work matters to valued professionals and millions relying on them for secure and prosperous futures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Boston, MA
• Pay: $21.00-$25.00 hourly
• Team: Corporate Tax Department, reports to the Tax Manager.
• Mission: Assist the corporate tax department in meeting Federal and State tax compliance requirements and participate in diverse tax-centric projects.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Analysis: Assist in preparing capital gain/loss analysis, hedge analysis, and other components for the Federal Income Tax Return.
• Foreign Reporting: Assist in preparing foreign financial information reports.
• State Compliance: Assist in preparing state income, franchise, and excise tax returns and/or quarterly state estimates.
• Account Reconciliation: Assist in analyzing general ledger accounts to provide roll forward of tax accounts and identify items of income/expense requiring different tax treatment than book treatment.
• Special Projects: Assist in ad-hoc tax research and tax-related special projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, or Finance, with an enrollment status as a rising senior (class of 2028).
• Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Strong business writing skills, oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with Corporate Finance employees, other MFS departments, and outside Fund auditors.
• Bonus: Experience with PeopleSoft.