KPMG US · 16 hours ago
Tax Intern, State and Local Tax - US Indirect Tax Compliance | Multiple Locations Summer 2026
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerKPMG is one of the world's top tax firms, offering a collaborative culture that empowers success. They are seeking a Tax Intern to join their State & Local Tax practice, where the intern will review and process tax data, identify technological requirements, and assist in developing tax technology solutions.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review sales, use and telecommunications tax data received on a monthly basis from KPMG compliance clients to determine if it is in the proper format for input into KPMGs mechanized tax processing systems
Arrange the monthly data received into the proper tax location codes, tax types, tax categories, authority levels, taxpayer entities and tax amounts
Apply client specific business rules to the tax data received from tax compliance clients to modify the data for input into KPMG mechanized tax processing systems
Once the data is ready for input, process the data for the returns using one or more of KPMGs mechanized tax systems
Identify, document and recommend client technological business requirements for sales, use and telecommunications tax compliance processes and system improvements
Design, test and troubleshoot indirect tax technology solutions developed using Microsoft Access, Excel, or SQL Server
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: Bachelors and/or Masters in business, accounting, management information systems, 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
Development knowledge using Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Access required and experience developing in .NET is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Alteryx, Access, SQL Server, XML, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, or process mapping software
Basic tax or accounting knowledge
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
Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off
Company
KPMG US
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynne Doughtie
Former Chairman and CEO
Paul Knopp
Chair and CEO
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