Federal Tax Strategy Intern

Plante Moran; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante Moran in the United States is offering an internship in tax consulting designed for entry‑level candidates pursuing accounting or taxation degrees. You’ll gain hands‑on experience by assisting with federal tax planning, researching tax positions, and supporting corporate, partnership, and individual tax projects across industries.

You’ll be treated like our entry‑level staff, with meaningful client interactions, a flexible but in‑person work model, and opportunities to advance toward CPA

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong 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 is 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 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 and with clients.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Research skills

Intellectual curiosity

CPA track interest

Education

Accounting or Taxation degree

Job description

Plante Moran in the United States is offering an internship in tax consulting designed for entry‑level candidates pursuing accounting or taxation degrees. You’ll gain hands‑on experience by assisting with federal tax planning, researching tax positions, and supporting corporate, partnership, and individual tax projects across industries.

You’ll be treated like our entry‑level staff, with meaningful client interactions, a flexible but in‑person work model, and opportunities to advance toward CPA