Tax Intern, Core Tax Services

Job Description

Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Winter 2027 (Phoenix) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is an in-person internship at BDO USA, located in Phoenix, AZ. BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally. This role offers energetic self-starters the opportunity to gain a unique hands-on perspective on the firm’s practices, people, and client service, while beginning to forge critical relationships for career success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Phoenix, AZ
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Mission: Prepare tax returns and extensions for clients under supervision to ensure compliance and minimize tax and reporting burdens.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), tax software applications, online research tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare simple tax returns and extensions, ensuring client compliance with applicable authorities and minimizing their tax and reporting burdens.
• Client Compliance & Notices: Ensure data is collected to meet filing requirements and assist with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service.
• Income Tax Provisions: Assist with components of income tax provisions, correctly applying Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
• Tax Research & Analysis: Operate online research tools to gather pertinent tax information and monitor tax law and client factual developments regularly.
• Consulting Support: Assist with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting or another relevant field.
• Experience: No specific years required; leadership experience preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team setting; ability to prepare simple tax returns.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting or another relevant field; actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA; positive attitude and willingness to learn.