Corporate Tax Intern - Summer 2026

ITW Tax Compliance Internship Program

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutionsmost of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW's differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities : our proprietary 80 / 20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITWand key to our longevity and strong performance.

ITW's products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Today, ITW (NYSE : ITW) employs 46,000 people with operations in 51 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered / outdoor parking, and much more. We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and other activities.

ITW's Tax internship program provides exposure to the challenging aspects of either Domestic or International Taxation. Interns are encouraged to think and act like entrepreneurs and are provided responsibility and autonomy to take ownership of projects and complete assigned tasks. As an intern, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship, and networking with senior leaders across the enterprise.

ITW's Tax Compliance Internship Program offers meaningful and hands-on experience designed to develop the skills of our interns under the mentorship of experienced tax professionals. Throughout the internship, interns will receive comprehensive internal training and gain exposure to various tax systems and processes. Interns will be involved in the preparation of federal and state tax compliance filings and work on real-world projects that directly contribute to our team's goal of successful return filings. Interns will develop a deep understanding of tax regulations and best practices while collaborating with professionals in a dynamic, supportive environment. This winter internship not only provides marketable experience and practical knowledge but also introduces interns to our company's unique approach to business. Exceptional performance during the internship may lead to a full-time employment offer upon graduation.

Join the ITW Tax team at Corporate Headquarters located in Glenview, IL and have an opportunity to work in various tax and tax-related functions.

Position Summary

• Full-time work schedule (minimum of 40 hours / week)
• Position is in-person at ITW's corporate campus in Glenview, Illinois
• Work within a cross-functional tax department, with a core focus on either Domestic or International Tax compliance. Assignments will include working on analysis, preparing federal forms 1120, 8858, 5471 and various state income tax returns
• Support the state team in the estimated tax payment process by preparing calculations and related payment requisition forms
• Assist with special projects, including tax planning transactions

Qualifications

The hourly rate for this position is $28.00

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.