Tax Intern, International Tax Services
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_onStarbucks, 1, Fort Hill Square, Waterfront, Downtown, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02110, United States
About the Role
The Tax Intern, International Tax Services is designed to bridge academic knowledge with real-world practice. In this role, you will utilize your educational background and organizational skills under the guidance of experienced team members to assist in consulting clients on complex cross-border tax matters. This position serves as a foundational step for those looking to specialize in international taxation, offering exposure to the development of work plans and the application of tax law to specific client facts.
Day in the Life
Your work will involve performing deep-dive tax research and analysis to support international tax advice. You will collaborate with BDO colleagues across approximately 160 countries to ensure US tax rules align effectively with foreign tax laws. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to utilizing tax research databases and software applications to assist clients with their international tax reporting obligations. You will also gain hands-on experience preparing Written Tax Advice (WTA) and analyzing cross-border transactions, including Section 351, 304, 331, 332, and 368 transactions.
Application Instructions
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting, Taxation, or a Master of Laws (LLM) program. While a Bachelor's degree is preferred, enrollment in a relevant graduate program is required. Applications should highlight strong written and verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Please note that individual salaries are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
Equal Opportunity Employer
BDO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Starbucks, 1, Fort Hill Square, Waterfront, Downtown, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02110, United States
Boston, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist in developing and recommending tax advice on international tax issues
- check_circlePerform tax research and analysis of various international tax matters
- check_circleAssist in obtaining client information for international tax compliance forms
- check_circleUtilize tax research databases and software applications for tax reporting
- check_circleAnalyze cross-border transactions for tax return impacts
- check_circleCoordinate with global colleagues to align US and foreign tax rules
- check_circlePrepare Written Tax Advice on international tax and cross-border transactions
Requirements
- verifiedEnrolled in Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting, Taxation, or LLM
- verifiedBachelor's degree preferred
- verifiedJ.D. or pursuing credits towards CPA preferred
- verifiedProficient in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- verifiedExperience with RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, or Westlaw preferred
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree. Leadership experience. J.D. or pursuing credits towards a CPA. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, and/or Westlaw.
