Tax Intern, State and Local Tax - JD/LLM | Pittsburgh Summer 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 KPMG’s extensive network of specialists and access 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 multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal team members in tax planning for businesses, including identifying and developing tax savings opportunities (income/franchise, sales/use) that arise from legal entity changes and in designing specific plans to help a business address its state and local tax matters
• Analyze the state and local tax ramifications of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, or assist clients with identifying and negotiating business incentives and available credits
• Stay current on state legislative, judicial, and administrative developments
• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies
• Help internal team members with tax issues related to income and franchise taxes, as well as sale, use, and property taxes; prepare and/or review state income tax estimated payments, extensions, and tax returns
• Assist in addressing notices received from state tax authorities; research and draft technical memoranda related to compliance issues
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a JD and/or LLM in Taxation 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 technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills
• Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and collaborative leadership approach in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, and ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, Power BI, MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, 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 and be able to travel to commutable work locations using 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 will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service
• Two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday

Salary ranges are displayed for locations where required by local/state regulations. The offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. For city-specific salary ranges outside of California, visit KPMG’s Pay Transparency page.