Tax Intern, Mergers and Acquisitions Tax - JD/LLM | Multiple Locations Summer 2027

Location: Chicago, IL; El Segundo, CA

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the top tax firms in the world. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists and enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we put our culture and values front and center.

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Intern to join our Mergers & Acquisitions Tax practice.

Responsibilities

Assist with structuring the tax aspects of domestic and multinational private equity and strategic mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions and IPOs, along with drafting tax opinions, memos, structure decks and Excel models (illustrating the tax benefits of alternative structures) Perform tax due diligence to identify tax exposures and opportunities Support the team with sell-side tax advisory services, including advising the sellers of a business on the most tax-efficient transaction structure and modeling the costs and benefits of alternative structures Support the team with bankruptcy and restructuring advisory services, including providing tax advice on debt and equity restructurings (inside and outside of bankruptcy), with a goal of preserving the value of a companys tax attributes Compute tax attributes (earnings and profits, tax basis in the stock of consolidated subsidiaries and limitations under section 382) Prepare complex tax models illustrating multinational entities projected tax rates and cash tax expense Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: a JD and/or LLM in Taxation, or equivalent program 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

Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred Knowledge of a broad range of corporate, partnership and international tax law, with interest in mergers, acquisitions and other transactional work Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills. Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI, MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook and apply emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills, feedback oriented, 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 Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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