Tax Intern – Federal Tax Consulting

Job Description

2028 National Tax Office – Federal Tax Consulting Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a hybrid internship position at Plante Moran, available across various offices in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts. Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its world-class, “we-care” culture. This role offers interns the chance to be treated like entry-level staff, focusing on crafting real business solutions and assuring the financial health of diverse organizations. You will make a tangible difference from day one, contributing to meaningful projects that build confidence in clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (with potential overtime)
• Location: Hybrid – various offices within CO, IL, OH, and MA
• Pay: $33–$36 hourly
• Mission: Instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health and crafting business solutions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Consulting: Consult on tax planning strategies to achieve business and individual tax objectives for clients.
• Reviewing: Review opportunities to optimize the timing of tax income and deductions through accounting method planning.
• Evaluating: Evaluate tax planning strategies resulting from new legislation, regulations, and market developments.
• Researching: Research technical positions and draft memos and other position papers for a variety of federal tax matters.
• Assisting: Assist with federal tax consulting projects involving corporate, partnership, and individual taxation across all industries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, with an intention to pursue CPA licensure and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required for this internship role.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and research skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Bonus: Prior coursework in federal income taxation, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, or advanced tax topics is preferred.