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KPMG US · 1 day ago

Tax Associate, Washington National Tax - Controversy & Dispute Resolution Services - JD/LLM | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2026

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

KPMG is one of the world's top tax firms, offering a collaborative and future-forward culture. The Tax Associate will assist with IRS audits, draft penalty abatement requests, and represent taxpayers in various dispute resolution processes.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with the provision of IRS audits and appeals representations, which includes responding to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and 30-day Letters

Draft penalty abatement request letters and assist in the execution of penalty abatement services in state and federal penalty cases

Assist in representing taxpayers using various Alternative Dispute Resolution processes

Assist with preparation of mutual agreement procedure and advance pricing agreement requests

Research and draft memoranda on a variety of substantive tax matters

Assist in the development of risk assessments and help implement tax procedures and with implementing risk management systems to help clients comply with the reportable transaction rules of the IRS and other rules that govern activity in clients tax functions

Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

Qualification

JDLLM degreeIRS operations knowledgeAdvocacy interestTechnical abilityArtificial intelligenceAlteryxPower BIProfessionalismCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTime managementTeamwork

Required

Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: a JD and/or LLM, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university

Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above

Solid understanding of IRS operations, its procedures and its processes

Demonstrated interest in advocacy work

Strong technical ability to meet our business objectives

Effective communication, leadership and time management skills

Ability to work as a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service

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)