Tax Intern Jobs in New York
Tax Intern jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in public accounting, corporate finance, and financial services across a market that runs from entry-level positions through senior internship roles with real client exposure. Most hiring is centered in New York City, with additional volume in Albany and Buffalo, where firms like Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and KPMG maintain major offices and recruit interns year-round. The most in-demand specialties are federal and state tax compliance, transfer pricing, and international tax. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
The Tax Experienced Associate, International Tax Services will begin to utilize their educational background and organizational skills while taking direction from other, more experienced team members as they assist in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters. Responsibilities will include utilizing tax research skills to provide international tax advice and working with tax software applications to assist clients with tax reporting obligations for international operations.
Job Duties:
Tax Consulting
- Develops, recommends, and implements critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
- Gains exposure to the development of work plans for all assigned clients
- Learns about international tax law relevant to particular clients and how that law can be appropriately applied to client facts
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a daily basis
- Coordinates with BDO non-US colleagues in approximately 160 countries on how US tax rules align with foreign tax law to impact client transactions
Tax Specialization
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding International taxation and explores specializing in one or more international tax areas
Research
- Identifies when research is necessary and frames issues to be researched; identifies sources of all reliable and relevant information including information tending to contradict preferred positions; accesses those sources and retrieves that information; analyzes facts and authorities; understands their weight; and reports on analysis
- Prepares Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions and seeks assistance from other more experienced team members as needed
Tax Compliance
- Assists in obtaining required client information to utilize in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
- Utilizes tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax preparation process
Tax Controversy
- Assists in preparing to represent clients before the IRS on contested issues
ASC 740-10
- Develops a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues and applies knowledge to client situations as applicable
- Understands and applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred
- Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MST/MBT, preferred
Experience:
- One (1) or more years of prior experience in professional services or equivalent experience gained through an advanced degree program, required
- Experience in international tax, preferred
License/Certifications:
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred
- Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Strong analytical and basic legal and tax research skills
- Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a team environment
- Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
- Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law
- Basic knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
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.
National Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Maryland Range: $63,000 - $115,500
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Washington DC Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Summary:
The Tax Experienced Associate, International Tax Services will begin to utilize their educational background and organizational skills while taking direction from other, more experienced team members as they assist in consulting with clients on cross-border tax matters. Responsibilities will include utilizing tax research skills to provide international tax advice and working with tax software applications to assist clients with tax reporting obligations for international operations.
Job Duties:
Tax Consulting
- Develops, recommends, and implements critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
- Gains exposure to the development of work plans for all assigned clients
- Learns about international tax law relevant to particular clients and how that law can be appropriately applied to client facts
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a daily basis
- Coordinates with BDO non-US colleagues in approximately 160 countries on how US tax rules align with foreign tax law to impact client transactions
Tax Specialization
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding International taxation and explores specializing in one or more international tax areas
Research
- Identifies when research is necessary and frames issues to be researched; identifies sources of all reliable and relevant information including information tending to contradict preferred positions; accesses those sources and retrieves that information; analyzes facts and authorities; understands their weight; and reports on analysis
- Prepares Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions and seeks assistance from other more experienced team members as needed
Tax Compliance
- Assists in obtaining required client information to utilize in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
- Utilizes tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax preparation process
Tax Controversy
- Assists in preparing to represent clients before the IRS on contested issues
ASC 740-10
- Develops a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues and applies knowledge to client situations as applicable
- Understands and applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
- N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred
- Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MST/MBT, preferred
Experience:
- One (1) or more years of prior experience in professional services or equivalent experience gained through an advanced degree program, required
- Experience in international tax, preferred
License/Certifications:
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred
- Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Strong analytical and basic legal and tax research skills
- Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a team environment
- Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
- Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law
- Basic knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
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.
National Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Maryland Range: $63,000 - $115,500
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Washington DC Range: $63,000 - $115,500
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Tax Intern Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BDO3
- Bank of China2
- Bank of China USA2
- Amazon1
- Anchor Glass Container1
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing5
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Technology & Software4
- Investment & Asset Management3
- Chemicals & Materials2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax intern jobs across New York.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in accounting or taxation
- Coursework completed in federal income tax, corporate taxation, or tax research
- Strong academic standing, typically a GPA meeting the firm's minimum threshold
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with tax research platforms
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for client-facing work environments
- Ability to work in a team and manage multiple deadlines during busy season
Tax Intern Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax intern in New York?
Most tax intern roles in New York require active enrollment in an accredited accounting or taxation program, ideally with coursework in federal and New York State tax law. New York does not require a license to work as an intern, but firms heavily favor candidates on a CPA track under the New York State Board for Public Accountancy's 150-credit education requirement. Completing relevant coursework early and targeting firms during their fall and spring recruiting cycles gives candidates the strongest start.
How much do tax interns make in New York?
Tax interns in New York earn a median of about $102,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,700 for the lowest 10% to over $171,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax interns in New York?
Employers hiring tax interns in New York right now include BDO, Bank of China, and Bank of China USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of Big Four firms, regional accounting practices, and multinational corporate headquarters makes it one of the most active recruiting markets for tax internships in the country.
Which New York cities have the most tax intern jobs?
New York, Elmira, and Getzville have the most tax intern openings in New York. New York City dominates by volume given its density of Big Four offices, investment banks, and corporate tax departments, while Albany attracts internships tied to state government and mid-size regional firms, and Buffalo has steady demand from manufacturing and regional accounting practices headquartered in western New York.
Are there remote tax intern jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many entry-level roles. About 32% of tax intern openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based, research-heavy nature of tax work. Tax research, return preparation, and compliance review are the functions most commonly offered in remote or hybrid formats, while client-facing and audit-support duties tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a tax intern in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Big Four and regional firm campus recruiting programs, which are specifically designed for students with no prior tax experience. Firms like Deloitte, EY, and Grant Thornton run structured internship programs in New York that admit candidates based on academic record and degree path rather than prior work history. Completing New York State tax coursework early and obtaining an AICPA student membership signals commitment and gives a candidate a measurable edge over peers.
Where can I find and apply to tax intern jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to tax intern jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and availability, and apply directly through the listing.
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