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Federal Tax Services Intern – Winter 2027 | RSM US LLP
The Tone:
This is a Federal Tax Services Internship at RSM US LLP, offered for Winter 2027. RSM is a leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, dedicated to instilling confidence and empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. This intern role is crucial for supporting the firm’s tax services, contributing to client success by assisting with planning, research, and return preparation across a wide array of federal and state tax specialties. You will join an environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth, enabling you to thrive within an exceptional culture.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid with client travel required
• Pay: $30–$35 hourly
• Team: Tax Services Team
• Mission: This intern will support client tax needs by assisting with tax planning, research, and return preparation across various federal and state tax specialties.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel
What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaboration: Collaborate with a team focusing on diverse tax specialty areas including corporate, individual, and not-for-profit taxation, as well as accounting for income taxes and M&A.
• Tax Operations: Conduct tax planning initiatives and perform comprehensive tax research for various clients.
• Return Preparation: Prepare accurate federal and state & local tax returns according to regulatory guidelines.
• Regulatory Understanding: Develop a strong understanding of current tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Experience: 90 credit hours completed; ability to travel to client locations with reliable transportation.
• Skills: Foundational accounting principles.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to work effectively on a team; ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.