Emerging Tax and Tax Controversy Intern

About the Role

As an intern in the National Tax Office, you will work alongside professionals on emerging tax developments and controversy matters. You will support organizations by assisting them through an evolving tax environment and their interactions with the Internal Revenue Service. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who enjoy diving deeply into complex technical issues, translating sophisticated concepts into practical guidance, and staying connected to the latest developments in federal tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating tax planning strategies resulting from federal legislation, regulations, court cases, and market developments.
• Researching technical positions, drafting memos and other position papers, and consulting with clients on a variety of federal tax matters.
• Engaging with the IRS and preparing responses to exams, appeals, and collections.
• Conducting technical research and writing memoranda to support tax positions, exam responses, and appeals.
• Drafting private letter ruling requests and proactive planning for future tax positions.
• Assisting with National Tax Office functions, such as writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments, tax controversy topics, and emerging planning techniques.
• Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with clients.
• Deepening knowledge of tax law, controversy, and emerging tax developments through hands-on experience with sophisticated technical issues.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Detail-oriented individual with exceptional analytical, problem-solving skills, and communication skills.
• Strong interest in tax law, tax controversy, and emerging tax issues.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex topics and communicate conclusions clearly through written work.
• Pursuing a JD, LLM, or Master's degree in Taxation.
• Academic success (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Prior coursework, experience, or demonstrated interest in tax research, legal writing, or controversy matters is preferred.
• This internship program is designed for students currently pursuing a degree and planning to return to school following the internship.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.
• This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.