Tax Intern Jobs in Michigan

Tax Intern jobs in Michigan draw consistent demand from public accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and regional CPA practices, with opportunities at every level from first-year undergraduates to graduate students completing their 150-credit hour requirement. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor lead hiring activity, anchored by employers such as Plante Moran, Deloitte, and the University of Michigan Health System for students pursuing tax compliance, federal and state income tax, and financial reporting work. Michigan's manufacturing-heavy economy creates particular demand for interns with exposure to multi-state apportionment and cost accounting. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerPlante Moran
Top cityAnn Arbor, MI
Cities hiring8
Work type100% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Tax & Data Analytics Intern
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Tax & Data Analytics Intern
KLA
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Accounting
Business Operations
5,001-10,000

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Tax Season Intern - Winter 2027
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Tax Season Intern - Winter 2027
SpartanNash
Byron Center, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
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Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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2028 Tax Intern - St. Joseph
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2028 Tax Intern - St. Joseph
Hungerford
Saint Joseph, Michigan
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
51-200

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2028 Tax Intern - Greenville
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2028 Tax Intern - Greenville
Hungerford
Greenville, Michigan
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
51-200

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2028 Tax Intern - Muskegon
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2028 Tax Intern - Muskegon
Hungerford
Muskegon, Michigan
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
51-200

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Tax Intern Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Ann Arbor
6 jobs
Lansing
1 job
Muskegon
1 job
Greenville
1 job
Auburn Hills
1 job
Byron Center
1 job
East Lansing
1 job
Saint Joseph
1 job

Tax Intern Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Plante Moran6 open roles
Hungerford3 open roles
KLA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax intern jobs across Michigan.

  • Currently enrolled in an accounting or finance degree program at a Michigan college or university
  • Completed or actively completing coursework in federal taxation and accounting principles
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred by most Michigan public accounting and corporate tax employers
  • Familiarity with tax software such as Thomson Reuters UltraTax, CCH Axcess, or similar platforms
  • Strong Excel skills and ability to organize and analyze financial data accurately
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and team members

Tax Intern Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax intern in Michigan?

The most direct path is enrolling in an accounting or finance program at a Michigan university and completing core tax coursework before applying. Michigan does not require a state license to work as a tax intern, but most employers expect progress toward the CPA credential, which in Michigan is administered through the Michigan Board of Accountancy. Completing intermediate accounting and individual federal taxation courses before applying puts candidates ahead of the field.

Which companies hire tax interns in Michigan?

Michigan tax intern roles are posted by Plante Moran, Hungerford, and KLA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's concentration of Big Four offices, regional firms like Plante Moran and Rehmann, and large corporate headquarters in the automotive and manufacturing sectors makes it one of the more active intern markets in the Midwest.

Which Michigan cities have the most tax intern jobs?

Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Muskegon account for the largest share of tax intern openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the market through its Big Four offices, auto industry headquarters, and financial services firms, while Grand Rapids supports a strong regional accounting community tied to manufacturing and healthcare, and Ann Arbor draws openings from the University of Michigan, university-adjacent businesses, and mid-market CPA firms.

Are there remote tax intern jobs in Michigan?

Yes, and they are more common in tax than in many other intern roles because much of the work involves reviewing documents and working in software rather than handling physical materials. About 0% of tax intern openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends across the accounting profession. Tax compliance research, data entry, and return preparation tasks are the functions most likely to be assigned remotely.

How can I get hired as a tax intern in Michigan with little or no experience?

Apply directly to the structured intern programs that Michigan's regional firms run each recruiting season: Plante Moran, Rehmann, and Doeren Mayhew all maintain formal campus recruiting pipelines specifically built for students without prior professional experience. Pursuing the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, offered at many Michigan universities, gives candidates documented hands-on tax prep experience that hiring managers recognize. Students who have completed even one tax course and can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail are competitive for first-year positions.

Where can I find and apply to tax intern jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to tax intern jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Michigan employers and locations. Search the listings to find roles that match your availability, coursework stage, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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