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2028 State and Local Tax (SALT) Intern

Plante & Moran, PLLC · Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid

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Pay$33 to $36 an hour
LevelIntern
Work modeHybrid
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
ExperienceNot stated
PostedAug 26, 2026
Found by usSep 28, 2026
Last checkedOct 8, 2026

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Perform state and local tax research, prepare SALT returns and write tax memos for firm clients.

Student or new grad

Worth knowing: May require local national and occasional international travel

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Whether you intend to specialize or you’d rather gain exposure across many service lines, the sky’s the limit. From day one, we invite you to make a difference—to be remarkable. Your role. No busy work here. As an intern, you’ll be treated just like our entry level staff. You’ll help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health. We’ll give you the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Providing tax consulting services specific to state and local taxes, including income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts and personal property taxes Preparing tax returns such as state and local income and franchise tax returns. Writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments and emerging planning techniques. Researching complex tax issues and providing conclusions via writing technical memorandum or verbally. Developing meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with our impressive repertoire of clients. Deepen knowledge in state and local tax as well as other taxes, including federal tax. Participate in various training programs to enhance your knowledge of taxes. The qualifications. Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills. Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or master's degree in accounting or tax. Completed the first two entry-level accounting courses and at a minimum, currently enrolled in the first intermediate level accounting course. Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0). Must be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license. This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel. What makes us different? On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms.

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