Federal Tax Strategy Intern: Grow & Impact

Plante Moran; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran offers an internship where you’ll be treated as entry-level staff, gaining hands-on experience in tax planning and consulting. You’ll assist with federal tax projects, research technical positions, and draft memos while developing deep tax knowledge.

The role emphasizes growth, flexibility, and exposure to multiple service lines, with a focus on practical business solutions beyond spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Federal taxation interest

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Taxation

Job description

Plante Moran offers an internship where you’ll be treated as entry-level staff, gaining hands-on experience in tax planning and consulting. You’ll assist with federal tax projects, research technical positions, and draft memos while developing deep tax knowledge.

The role emphasizes growth, flexibility, and exposure to multiple service lines, with a focus on practical business solutions beyond spreadsheets.