Compensation and Benefits Tax Intern - Winter 2026

Tax Intern

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

As a Tax Intern on our Compensation and Benefits Tax Advisory team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients - global and domestic, public and private on some of their most important challenges and one of their biggest assets and expenses, employees. You'll gain hands-on experience in a variety of industries and areas, including executive compensation, fringe benefits, and other employment-related tax reporting, withholding and deduction issues. From day one, you'll contribute to client projects by supporting tax analysis, data entry, and tax compliance while learning directly from experienced managers to execute projects. This role offers a unique chance to develop technical depth in the rules and strategy that shape compensation and benefits programs, while helping clients design and manage programs that align their workforce with their overall business goals.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include :

• Understanding project steps, deliverables, timelines, tools, and firm-approved methodologies used in compensation and benefits engagements.
• Developing an understanding of compensation and benefits tax laws, regulations, and other authority.
• Participating in calls with various client stakeholders (e.g., CFO, Director of Tax, CHRO, etc.) and their advisors (e.g., attorneys) to discuss issues and collaborate regarding solutions.
• Assisting with researching, analyzing, and consulting on issues specific to employee benefits and compensation and prepare related written communications, including, but not limited to sections 83, 162(m), 404, 409A, and 280G.
• Calculating tax implications of various compensation plans including equity compensation and related impacts from transactions.
• Preparing client deliverables that compare and contrast various compensation alternatives for incentivizing key employees
• Supporting RSM federal tax compliance teams with client inquiries related to compensation and benefits plans
• Working with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other technical matters such as cross-border taxation, corporate taxation and partnerships.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and / or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military / Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.