Tax Intern – Tax Services

Job Description

Federal Tax Services Intern – Winter 2028 | RSM US LLP

The Tone:
This is an internship at RSM US LLP, aligning to an RSM office with a hybrid workstyle. RSM is a leading global provider of professional services to the middle market, focused on instilling confidence and empowering clients and people. This role contributes to helping clients realize their full potential by providing federal tax services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – aligned to an RSM office
• Pay: $34–$40 hourly
• Mission: To assist clients with a broad range of federal and state tax services, ensuring compliance and effective planning.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Specialty Work: Work on a team focusing on diverse tax areas including accounting for income taxes, corporate taxation, individual taxation, and more.
• Tax Planning & Research: Complete thorough tax planning and research tasks.
• Return Preparation: Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns accurately.
• Regulatory Understanding: Develop an understanding of tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level candidate pursuing a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent in Accounting from an accredited university, with 90 credit hours completed.
• Experience: Required travel to assigned client locations with access to and ability to arrange for reliable modes of transportation.
• Skills: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively on a team, and ability to multitask.