Tax Intern, Core Tax Services - Winter 2028 (Madison)

About the role

BDO is a place for energetic self‑starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will utilize their educational background and organizational skills to serve the firm’s client base through the preparation of returns and extensions under the supervision of experienced Core Tax Services professionals. This internship provides a hands‑on perspective on BDO’s practices and people, and helps forge critical relationships for future career success.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance
  • Ensure clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens.
  • Ensure self and client service teams comply with Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM).
  • Effectively use referencing systems and workpapers that tie to the return.
  • Complete tasks and organize files to minimize rework by reviewers.
  • Collect data to comply with filing requirements and take initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters.
  • Work with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review.
  • Perform quarterly estimates and prepare extensions.
  • Assist with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Assist in the projection of year‑end filings.
• Tax Accruals (ASC 740 – FAS 109 and FIN 48)
  • Correctly and proactively apply Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
  • Assist with components of income tax provisions.
• Tax Consulting
  • Assist with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing current and future taxes.
  • Operate online research tools to gather pertinent tax information.
  • Monitor tax law and client factual developments regularly (at least bi‑weekly) and communicate potential impacts to client service teams.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting or a related field (required).
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field (preferred).
• Leadership experience (preferred).
• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team setting.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to seek advice from appropriate superiors on compliance issues.
• Ability to prepare simple tax returns.

Pay

• California: $40.00/hr – $45.00/hr
• Colorado: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr
• Illinois: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Maryland: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr
• Massachusetts: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Minnesota: $32.00/hr – $36.00/hr
• New Jersey: $38.00/hr – $42.00/hr
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• Ohio: $33.00/hr – $37.00/hr
• Virginia: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr
• Washington: $37.00/hr – $38.00/hr
• Washington, DC: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping each other grow and succeed. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. As an ESOP company, we offer participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership, reinforcing an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.