Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Spring Internship 2027 | Withum

The Tone:
This is an internship at Withum, requiring the ability to commute to one of its various office locations. Withum is defined as a place where talent thrives, emphasizing endless opportunities for growth where individual identity matters, and entrepreneurial energy combined with inclusive teamwork leads to exponential results. The company actively encourages interns to explore different industries, learn new skills, and connect with its diverse teams of professionals to gain valuable insights into their envisioned career paths, embodying the “Power in the Plus” through the transformative experience of “Withum Plus You.” This Tax Intern role is crucial for providing direct, hands-on support to the tax department, assisting in core functions like tax document preparation, review, and compliance, while simultaneously offering the intern a foundational experience and opportunities for professional learning within the tax field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time to Full-time (minimum 20 hours, up to 40 hours per week), Seasonal (internship term runs from January to April)
• Location: In-person (requires commute to one of Withum’s established office locations)
• Pay: $25–$38 hourly
• Mission: To provide essential support to the tax department by assisting with the preparation and review of tax documents, conducting vital research, and ensuring robust compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, thereby gaining significant real-world exposure.
• Tech Stack: Tax software applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Document Preparation: Support the tax department in preparing various tax documents, including those for corporate and individual tax preparation needs.
• Tax Document Review: Assist in the review of tax documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Regulatory Research: Conduct research pertaining to federal, state, and local tax regulations to inform department activities.
• Compliance Assistance: Aid in ensuring overall compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience through the direct involvement in corporate and individual tax preparation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates must be currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior Accounting Major or a student in a Business related field, or be an MBA Candidate actively pursuing an Accounting track program.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required for this internship role. However, candidates must be capable of committing to work a minimum of 20 hours up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
• Skills: Essential skills include demonstrated excellent interpersonal abilities for team collaboration and client interaction, alongside strong computer proficiency for utilizing relevant software. A critical requirement is the ability to commute physically to one of Withum’s established office locations.
• Bonus: A preferred academic achievement for applicants is a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.