Federal Tax Consulting Intern

About the Role

As an intern at Plante Moran, you will be treated like entry-level staff and will help instill confidence in organizations by assuring their financial health. You will be given the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets.

Key Responsibilities

• Consulting on tax planning strategies to achieve business and individual tax objectives.
• Reviewing opportunities to optimize the timing of tax income and deductions through accounting method planning.
• Evaluating tax planning strategies resulting from legislation, regulations, and market developments.
• Researching technical positions and drafting memos and other position papers for a variety of federal tax matters.
• Assisting with federal tax consulting projects involving corporate, partnership, and individual taxation across all industries.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and developing practical recommendations for clients.
• Assisting National Tax Office professionals with technical research and analysis of legislative, regulatory, and administrative tax developments.
• Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels, as well as with clients.
• Deepening knowledge in tax and tax consulting through exposure to both service lines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Detail-oriented individual with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and research skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop deep technical tax knowledge.
• Strong interest in federal taxation, tax consulting, and technical tax research.
• Ability to analyze complex tax matters and communicate findings clearly and professionally.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• Intention to pursue CPA licensure.
• Academic success (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Prior coursework in federal income taxation, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, or advanced tax topics is preferred.
• This internship program is designed for students currently pursuing a degree and planning to return to school following the internship. Candidates who will complete their degree requirements before or during the internship are encouraged to apply for our entry-level opportunities.
• This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
• This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

Compensation

• The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $33 - $36 per hour.