Tax Compliance Internship

Tax Compliance Internship

The Iowa Department of Revenue's Tax Compliance Division is seeking interns for Spring 2026 to assist individuals and businesses in understanding and meeting their tax obligations. Our Tax Compliance Division administers all tax filings and tax payments, and verifies accuracy through examination or audit. Compliance handles tax billings and issues tax refunds for all tax types.

A typical day for an intern can include any of the following :

• Examine tax returns and related documents to determine the completeness, accuracy, and compliance with specific tax laws and regulations
• Correspond with taxpayers and field staff to address discrepancies or incomplete items
• Compute tax, interest, and penalties on current and delinquent accounts
• Consult with taxpayers; respond to questions and explain applicable rules and regulations
• Issue billing request notices, refund requests, liens, and releases from tax liability obligations
• Identify individuals who are delinquent on submitting tax returns and payments
• Learn more about the various roles in the Department's Tax Management Division, which includes Compliance Bureau, Operations Bureau, and Collections Bureau

Hours : Part-time during semester approximately 12-16 hours per week. Full-time during summer or semester break approximately 40 hours per week. Location : Interns are required to attend onboarding and initial training at the Hoover State Office Building, located on the State Capitol Complex in Des Moines. Following the training period, remote work is an option if specific qualifications are met.

About the Department of Revenue : The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you're looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you've come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position. A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements : Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Enterprise.