Tax Intern – Tax Services

Job Description

Federal Tax Services Intern – Winter 2028 | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is a Federal Tax Services internship at RSM US LLP, a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally. The company’s core purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential through exceptional service. This role is crucial in supporting that mission by assisting with a wide range of federal tax services, from intricate planning and research to the meticulous preparation of tax returns for diverse clients. You will join an environment that inspires and empowers individuals to thrive both personally and professionally, fostering a culture of growth and unparalleled talent experience.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal Internship
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Team: Works collaboratively on a team focusing on federal tax specialty areas.
• Mission: Support clients and the team by providing essential tax services, from planning and research to return preparation, contributing to RSM’s goal of instilling confidence.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contribute to tax engagements across diverse specialty areas: Actively participate in engagements covering accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, and federal credits and incentives.
• Support various client types: Engage with corporate taxation, individual taxation, pass-through entity taxation, and not-for-profit organizations, as well as private client services.
• Conduct tax planning and research: Perform comprehensive tax planning and research to ensure compliance and identify strategic opportunities for clients.
• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns: Accurately complete and prepare federal and state & local tax returns under guidance.
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements: Develop a strong foundational understanding of complex tax regulations and relevant accounting pronouncements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship requiring current enrollment and progress towards a B.A. / B.S. degree in Accounting or an equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of 90 credit hours already completed.
• Experience: This role requires travel to assigned client locations; candidates must have access to and be able to arrange for reliable modes of transportation to these sites.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong computer proficiency, specifically including expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus: A preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 is highly valued. Additionally, candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, and the capacity to efficiently multitask in a fast-paced work environment.