KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV) ยท 3 days ago
Tax Intern, State and Local Tax - JD/LLM | Multiple Locations Summer 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerKPMG is one of the world's top tax firms, offering a collaborative culture that empowers success. The Tax Intern will assist in tax planning for businesses, analyze tax ramifications of transactions, and support compliance and advisory efforts related to state and local tax issues.
Accounting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist internal team members in tax planning for businesses, including identifying and developing tax savings opportunities (income/franchise, sales/use) that arise from legal entity changes and in designing specific plans to help a business address its state and local tax matters
Help analyze the state and local tax ramifications of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions or assisting clients with identifying and negotiating business incentives and available credits
Stay current on state legislative, judicial and administrative developments
Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning and controversies
Help internal team members with tax issues related to income and franchise taxes, as well as sale, use and property taxes; help prepare and/or review state income tax estimated payments, extensions and tax returns
Assist in addressing notices received from state tax authorities; research and draft technical memoranda related to compliance issues
Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: a JD and/or LLM, or equivalent program
Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Strong tax research skills
Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI
Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Benefits
Medical and dental plans
Vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) plans
A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
Personal Time Off per fiscal year
Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off
Company
KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV)
KPMG Financial Reporting View can help inform your decision-making with accounting and financial reporting news and analysis of significant decisions, proposals, and final standards and regulations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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