Tax Intern Internships
Tax intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working tax professionals, mentorship grounded in daily practice, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover {{top_industries_phrase}}, with PwC, BPM, and Carr, Riggs & Ingram among the employers posting roles now.
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- Provide assistance in preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, entering data for computer applications and preparing engagement correspondence.
- Assist professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation, maintaining the tax library, and maintaining client tax and auditing files.
- Must be enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
- High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
CapinCrouse, now part of CRI, serves more than 1,600 mission-focused nonprofit organizations nationwide by providing support in the key areas of financial integrity and security. Our exclusive focus on nonprofits offers you significant potential for professional growth.
We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.
- Provide assistance in preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, entering data for computer applications and preparing engagement correspondence.
- Assist professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation, maintaining the tax library, and maintaining client tax and auditing files.
- Must be enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
- High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
Tax Intern Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- PwC23
- BPM2
- Carr, Riggs & Ingram2
- DuCharme, McMillen & Associates2
- BDO1
Tips for Your Tax Intern Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large public accounting firms and corporate tax departments open summer internship applications as early as August and September of the preceding year. Waiting until spring means competing for a much smaller pool of remaining spots. Set a calendar reminder at the start of fall semester and treat the application cycle like a course with its own deadlines.
Build a project before you apply
Tax intern candidates who attach a documented project to their application give recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Prepare a short case study showing a tax research question, the code sections or regulations you analyzed, and your conclusion. A one-page write-up or a PDF in a portfolio link works, and it separates your application from a resume alone.
Work campus channels and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts that never attend your campus. Working both channels widens the pool you reach and shortens the time between application and response.
Practice the tax intern interview out loud
Tax intern screens typically involve technical questions on basic concepts like entity types, deductions, or return mechanics, plus behavioral questions about how you handle unfamiliar problems. Practice answering out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a question as much as whether you land on the right answer.
Target structured tax internship programs first
Larger firms and corporate tax departments run cohort-based internship programs designed to train people new to the field, including Big Four rotational programs and corporate finance development tracks. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and provide the most structured mentorship. Identify the programs that match your school year and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the tax intern internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not spending time on roles you cannot take. A narrower, well-filtered list leads to stronger, faster applications than a broad one you sort through manually.
Tax Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax intern internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For tax intern candidates, a documented project showing tax research, return preparation, or compliance analysis gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a tax intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for tax intern interns is consistent performance on real client work, available headcount at the end of the internship, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering on every assignment, but keep your full-time search active in parallel.
When should I apply for tax intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large public accounting firms and corporate tax departments recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role appears, not after the deadline approaches.
Are tax intern internships paid?
Most professional tax intern internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements exist at some nonprofits and very small firms, so check each posting individually before applying.
What should a tax intern internship resume include?
Lead with two or three completed projects rather than work history: document the tax issue addressed, the software or research tools used (UltraTax, CCH, Bloomberg Tax, Excel), and where reviewers can see the output, such as a case study write-up or academic report. Add relevant coursework in taxation, accounting, and business law. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote tax intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the tax intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a Big Four tax internship?
Big Four tax internships are structured programs at Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC that target students new to professional tax work. Interns rotate through client engagements under direct supervision and are evaluated for return offers. These programs recruit in the fall for the following summer, fill competitively, and applications in the first wave have the clearest path to an interview.
Can international students get tax intern internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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