Core Tax Intern - Chicago (Summer 2026)

Tax Intern, Core Tax Services

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will be responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as organizational skills in the service of firm's client base through the preparation of returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm's practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.

Job Duties

Tax Compliance

• Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM)
• Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return
• Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer
• Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements
• Takes initiative on impending due dates / engagement letters
• Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review
• Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions
• Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
• Assists in the projection of year-end filings

ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals

Tax Consulting

Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range : $40.00 / hr - $45.00 / hr Colorado Range : $34.00 / hr - $38.00 / hr Illinois Range : $36.00 / hr - $40.00 / hr Maryland Range : $34.00 / hr - $38.00 / hr Massachusetts Range : $36.00 / hr - $40.00 / hr Minnesota Range : $32.00 / hr - $36.00 / hr New Jersey Range : $34.00 / hr - $42.00 / hr NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $36.00 / hr - $40.00 / hr Washington Range : $37.00 / hr - $38.00 / hr Washington DC Range : $34.00 / hr - $38.00 / hr