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Tax Intern, State and Local Tax - Mergers & Acquisitions - JD/LLM | Multiple Locations Summer 2024

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KPMG US

Feb 16, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Legal
  • $100K - $133K
  • Houston, +1

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: JD or LLM in Taxation
  • Upon completion of this internship candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
  • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Strong tax research skills
  • Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
  • Excellent communication, organization, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
  • Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
  • Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering pre-transaction related Tax and Financial due diligence and acquisition structuring services to buyers
  • Advise private equity and commercial clients on transaction-related SALT matters as they pertain to mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
  • Identify historical and current SALT exposures related to income tax and indirect taxes (sales/use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, employment tax) and opportunities related to various acquisition structure steps
  • Research tax laws and form position on the application of such laws to specific facts presented during the transaction
  • Identify post-transaction integration opportunities and work to develop new client relationships with newly acquired business entities
  • Draft due diligence reports and/or memorandums capturing areas of risk and addressing the application of law to facts

Application Process

  • Offer decisions are typically made within two weeks of interviewing. Interviews typically occur on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled, and within one-two weeks of being selected to interview. Specifics vary by KPMG office, but you'll hear promptly if we are extending a job offer or an invitation to visit KPMG in person.

KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax & advisory firm, operates from 75+ offices and over 40,000 partners and professionals.

Accounting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States. With 75+ offices and more than 40,000 employees and partners throughout the US, we’re leading the industry in new and exciting ways. Our size and strength make us much more agile and responsive to changing trends.

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