Tax Intern – State & Local Tax (SALT) Practice
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Job Description: Tax Intern – State & Local Tax (SALT) Practice
KPMG is seeking a Tax Intern to join its State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. The intern will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on delivering transaction-related tax due diligence and acquisition structuring services to buyers and sellers.
Responsibilities:
• Work as part of a team delivering transaction-related tax due diligence and acquisition structuring services.
• Advise private equity and commercial clients on transaction-related SALT matters in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Identify and estimate historical and current SALT exposures related to income tax, indirect taxes (sales/use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, employment tax), and unclaimed property.
• Identify SALT opportunities related to acquisition or disposition structuring steps.
• Research tax laws and form positions on their application to specific transaction facts.
• Stay current on state and local tax legislative, judicial, and administrative developments.
• Identify and support post-transaction integration opportunities and develop new client relationships.
• Draft due diligence reports and/or memorandums outlining risk areas and applying law to facts.
• Review and draft comments on transaction-related documents (e.g., purchase agreements, acquisition structure deck, 100-Day Plan).
• Build capabilities in key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Maintain integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility within KPMG’s work environment.
Qualifications:
• Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a JD or equivalent program. Additional academic credits must remain to complete the degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements upon internship completion.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong tax research skills.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and leadership skills; ability to work as a flexible and adaptable team player; resourcefulness in delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to learn and utilize technologies like AI, Alteryx, and Power BI.
• Must reside within a commutable distance to the office and possess reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to client premises as needed, sometimes with short notice.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (no sponsorship is available).
