Direct Tax Corporate Internship

About the Role

This is a 10.5-week full-time Direct Tax Corporate Internship opportunity for Summer 2027, designed for undergraduates. The internship runs from May 24th, 2027, to August 4th, 2027. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days per week in the office (generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and 2 days per week working remotely.

• Location: Cumberland, RI
• Hourly Rate: $26/hr
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Paid Leave: Two days
• Company Holiday: July 4th (no work)

About CVS Health

CVS Health is pioneering a bold new approach to total health care, aiming to make quality care affordable, accessible, simple, and seamless.

About This Business Area

The Direct Tax team supports income tax compliance in a large corporate environment. This internship offers exposure to federal and state income tax compliance, audit support, tax technology, and cross-functional collaboration. Success in this role requires curiosity, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and strong follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• U.S. Federal tax compliance and reporting
• State Income, and Sales and Use tax compliance
• Tax Research
• Support the team in meeting income tax compliance obligations
• Research tax questions
• Help improve processes
• Monitor business activities and maintain data used to support filing responsibilities
• Partner with team members on process improvement and automation-related projects
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Anticipated completion of a bachelor’s degree program by the full-time start date (December 2027 through August 2028) or equivalent experience. Master’s students completing 3+1 or 4+1 programs may be considered.
• Major, minor, or concentration in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong interest in indirect tax, especially sales and use tax compliance.
• Solid attention to detail and ability to work accurately with large data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a corporate team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., active roles in student or social organizations, sports, or school/work-related projects).
• Interest in obtaining a full-time tax position within CVS Health upon graduation.

Education

• Anticipated completion of bachelor’s degree program by full-time start date (December 2027 through August 2028) or equivalent experience. Master’s students completing 3+1 or 4+1 programs (a Master’s/MBA program immediately following your bachelor’s degree) may be considered.
• Major, minor, concentration in Finance or Accounting.