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Tax Intern, Washington National Tax - Corporate Tax - JD/LLM | Washington Summer 2026

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
1802 K Street Northwest (Show on map)
Feb 28, 2026
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. 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 believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it has an investment in our people, our future and what we stand for as a firm. KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Intern to join our Washington National Tax practice. Responsibilities: Provide tax services to a full range of corporate clients, including major multinationals, with opportunities to be involved with a team on large transactional projects (cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, bankruptcy emergence and related restructuring issues), as well as opportunities to take part in more discrete analyses on specific technical tax issues Draft tax memoranda and tax opinions; research and analyze complex corporate tax issues, including issues pertaining to consolidated groups and international tax Collaborate with other practice groups in Washington National Tax and local office professionals on client matters Assist with the development of firm wide technical tax policy and creation of firm wide corporate tax training materials Draft technical articles on subchapter C issues for internal and external use 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 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 Coursework or knowledge of basic corporate tax principles preferred Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking and research 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; 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 Applicant 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) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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