Tax Intern

PwC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is offering a Winter 2027 internship in Hartford within the Tax practice. The role focuses on supporting tax teams, preparing returns and compliance documents, and applying data analytics to optimize tax positions while learning PwC methodologies.

The internship is in-person in Hartford, CT. You will gain exposure to global tax issues, and participate in projects that develop foundational tax consulting skills in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Working toward/holding a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment before starting full-time.
• Strong information gathering, analysis, pattern recognition and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Support PwC tax teams in delivering tax advice and planning strategies.
• Assist in preparation and review of corporate tax returns and compliance documents.
• Analyze complex tax regulations to optimize positions and minimize risk for clients.
• Conduct tax research to support consulting projects and provide effective solutions.
• Apply data analytics to identify opportunities for tax optimization and efficiency.

Skills

Info gathering

Analytical thinking

Pattern recognition

Active listening

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Data analytics

AI

Job description

Hartford – Tax – Intern – Winter 2027 | PwC

The Tone:

This is a winter 2027 internship at PwC, located in Hartford. PwC provides comprehensive tax consulting services to businesses, supporting teams in delivering tailored tax services that optimize strategies, minimize risks, and drive compliance. This role offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the complexities of the global tax landscape, engage with general tax consulting services, and observe professional work environments. You will focus on learning PwC’s methodologies, participating in projects, and developing foundational skills within a supportive team, setting the groundwork for a career in tax consulting.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (Winter 2027)
• Location: In-person Hartford, CT
• Pay: $29.25 – $48.00 hourly
• Team: Within the Tax practice, supporting tax teams
• Mission: Support teams in optimizing strategies, minimizing risks, and driving compliance through tailored tax services.
• Tech Stack: Data analytics, AI

What You’ll Actually Do

• Support: Support tax teams in delivering comprehensive tax advice and planning strategies for businesses.
• Prepare: Participate in the preparation and review of corporate tax returns and compliance documents.
• Analyze: Assist in the analysis of complex tax regulations to optimize tax positions and minimize risks for clients.
• Research: Conduct tax research to support consulting projects and provide effective solutions.
• Apply: Apply data analytics to identify opportunities for tax optimization and efficiency.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, typically in your third year of a four-year program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application, with at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Experience: Considered an entry-level role, requiring eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment before starting full-time at PwC.
• Skills: Ability to gather information, analyze facts, discern patterns, and actively listen to enhance communication skills, alongside applying a learning mindset to new methodologies.
• Bonus: Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA, an interest in leveraging AI for efficiencies, demonstrating intellectual curiosity in tax research and planning, and participating in international or multistate tax compliance projects.