Tax Intern, Core Tax Services - Summer 2028 (Fort Lauderdale)

BDO USA•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will use their educational background and organizational skills to serve the firm's clients by preparing tax returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. The internship provides hands-on exposure to the firm's practices and people and an opportunity to build professional relationships. The intern supports tax compliance, tax accruals, and tax consulting work. This includes preparing simple tax returns for review, performing quarterly estimates, preparing extensions, helping respond to IRS notices, assisting with income tax provision components, researching tax matters, and communicating relevant tax-law and client developments to the service team.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Accounting or another relevant field.
Actively pursuing school credits toward becoming a CPA.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions as directed.
Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Seeks advice from appropriate superiors on compliance-related issues.
Ability to prepare simple tax returns.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a master's degree in Accounting or another relevant field.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Help ensure clients comply with applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens, and follow firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
Use the firm's referencing system and workpapers to support tax returns.
Complete assigned tasks and organize files to minimize reviewer rework.
Collect data needed to satisfy filing requirements.
Take initiative regarding upcoming due dates and engagement letters.
Use tax software applications to prepare simple tax returns for review.
Perform quarterly estimates and prepare extensions.
Assist with responses to Internal Revenue Service notices.
Assist with projections of year-end filings.
Apply firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
Assist with components of income tax provisions.
Help develop, recommend, and implement efficient methods to maximize client benefits, particularly by reducing current and future taxes.
Use online research tools to gather relevant tax information.
Monitor tax-law and client factual developments regularly, at least bi-weekly.
Develop and communicate perspectives to client service team personnel about how developments may affect clients.
Perform other duties as required.