Tax Intern State and Local Tax Mergers Acquisitions JD Summer 2027

Career Level Requirement Early Career If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months. If it has been more than 12 months since you have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program you should explore experienced career opportunities at KPMG Careers: Experienced Professionals. Start Season & Year: Summer 2027 Earliest Graduation Date: Nov 2027 Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2028 At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the top tax firms in the world. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists and enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we put our culture and values front and center. KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Intern to join our State & Local Tax practice. Responsibilities: Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver transaction related tax due diligence and acquisition structuring services to buyers and sellers Advise private equity and commercial clients on transaction-related SALT matters as they pertain to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Identify and calculate pre-transaction SALT exposures related to income tax, indirect taxes (sales/use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, employment tax) and unclaimed property; Identify SALT opportunities related to acquisition or disposition structuring steps Research tax laws and form position on the application of such laws to specific facts presented during the transaction; stay current on state and local tax legislative, judicial and administrative developments Identify and deliver/support post-transaction integration opportunities and work to develop new client relationships with newly acquired business entities Draft due diligence reports and/or memorandums capturing areas of risk and addressing the application of law to facts Read and draft comments on transaction related documents (e.g., purchase agreements, acquisition structure deck, 100 Day Plan, etc.) based on information obtained during tax due diligence and other transaction related services Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI and more Qualifications: Must be enrolled in an accredited law school and pursuing the following degrees/majors: a JD 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 Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills. Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI, MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook and apply emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills, feedback oriented, and resourceful in delivering high quality work 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. 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