Federal Tax Consulting Intern: Real-World Tax Strategy

Plante & Moran, PLLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Plante Moran, PLLC seeks an intern to support tax consulting teams and develop practical skills in federal taxation. You’ll be treated like an entry-level staff member and gain hands-on experience delivering tax planning and research across various clients.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or Taxation with a GPA of 3.0+ and to be working toward CPA licensure. The role may involve travel and extended hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with analytical, problem-solving, communication, and research skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and 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 preferred.

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 our impressive repertoire of clients
• Deepen knowledge in tax and tax consulting through exposure to both service lines

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Communication

Research skills

Intellectual curiosity

Interest in federal taxation

CPA licensure pursuit

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Taxation

Job description

Plante Moran, PLLC seeks an intern to support tax consulting teams and develop practical skills in federal taxation. You’ll be treated like an entry-level staff member and gain hands-on experience delivering tax planning and research across various clients.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or Taxation with a GPA of 3.0+ and to be working toward CPA licensure. The role may involve travel and extended hours during peak periods.