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Job Summary:
BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will be responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as organizational skills in the service of the firm's client base through the preparation of returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.
Job Duties:
- Tax Compliance
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)
- Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return
- Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer
- Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements
- Takes initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters
- Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review
- Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions
- Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
- Assists in the projection of year-end filings
- ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
- Assists with components of income tax provisions
- Tax Consulting
- Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
- Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly
- Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients
Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting or other relevant field required
- Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting or other relevant field preferred
Experience:
- Leadership experience preferred
License/Certifications:
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
Software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Compensation:
- Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
Virginia Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Summary:
BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will be responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as organizational skills in the service of the firm's client base through the preparation of returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.
Job Duties:
- Tax Compliance
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)
- Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return
- Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer
- Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements
- Takes initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters
- Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review
- Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions
- Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
- Assists in the projection of year-end filings
- ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
- Assists with components of income tax provisions
- Tax Consulting
- Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
- Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly
- Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients
Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting or other relevant field required
- Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting or other relevant field preferred
Experience:
- Leadership experience preferred
License/Certifications:
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
Software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Compensation:
- Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
Virginia Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax intern jobs.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in accounting or taxation
- Minimum GPA requirement, typically 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Coursework completed in federal income taxation or corporate tax
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization
- Familiarity with tax preparation or research software such as CCH or Thomson Reuters
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and team interaction
Tips for Your Tax Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to tax software
List any exposure to tax preparation or compliance software by name. Even coursework-based experience with income tax returns matters. Recruiters screening tax intern resumes look for this before evaluating GPA or general accounting skills.
Target firms by their busy season timing
Public accounting firms hire tax interns to support January through April filings, so applications peak in September and October. Corporate tax departments hire year-round. Timing your search to match a firm's cycle gets your application in front of the right people.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight relevant coursework on your resume
Tax intern postings at public firms routinely ask for federal income tax or corporate taxation coursework. Name the specific courses you completed and the semester taken. This signals you can contribute from the first week, not just learn on the job.
Prepare for technical tax scenarios in interviews
Expect interviewers to walk through a basic individual or corporate return scenario and ask how you would classify income or identify a deduction. Review common Form 1040 and Form 1120 line items so your answers are concrete, not textbook-general.
Follow up with a specific thank-you note
Reference one technical topic from the interview in your follow-up. Mentioning a depreciation method or entity classification you discussed shows genuine interest in tax work and helps interviewers remember you among candidates with similar academic profiles.
Tax Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax interns?
The most active employers for tax interns right now are RSM, BDO, and EY, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Both large public accounting firms and corporate tax departments post openings regularly, so the field is broader than it may appear.
How many tax intern jobs are remote?
About 59% of tax intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability shifts during peak filing seasons when in-office collaboration is more common. Tax research and compliance support roles tend to offer the most flexibility, while client-facing or return preparation positions more often require on-site work.
How do you become a tax intern?
Start by completing at least one federal income tax course so you can speak to basic concepts in interviews. Build Excel skills through coursework or self-study, since most tax work involves spreadsheets. Apply to public accounting firms and corporate tax departments during their recruiting cycles, submit a resume that names specific tax coursework, and prepare to discuss a simple return scenario in a technical interview.
Can you get a tax intern role with no prior experience?
Yes, most tax intern postings are designed for students with no professional tax experience. Employers expect to train you on their processes and software. What stands out instead is relevant coursework in taxation, a solid GPA, and demonstrated attention to detail. Volunteering with a free tax preparation program like VITA strengthens your application by showing real return preparation under supervised conditions.
What does the tax intern interview process look like?
Most tax intern interviews include an initial screen with a recruiter, followed by one or two rounds with team members or managers. You can expect behavioral questions about working under deadline pressure and attention to detail, plus at least one technical question involving a basic tax concept or return scenario. Some firms include a short case exercise or ask you to walk through how you would research an unfamiliar tax issue.
Where can I find and apply to tax intern jobs?
You can find and apply to tax intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background, location, and availability, then apply directly to each listing.
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