Tax Research & QA Intern

Overview

This role is for a Tax Research Specialist Intern. The position is remote within the United States.

• Pay: $22.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (32 hours per week)

This internship supports corporate and pass-through tax compliance solutions by combining tax research, testing, and software development work. Prior professional experience in tax, software, or tax software is not required. The role is designed for someone motivated to build foundational knowledge, ask insightful questions, and support the team during the annual production cycle through guided, hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Research changes to tax forms
• Interpret the tax code and regulation updates that drove those changes
• Document changes by providing requirements to tax programmers
• Design and execute test cases to confirm correct implementation of tax law changes
• Create test scenarios for jurisdiction approval of paper and electronically filed tax forms
• Test tax return calculations for accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Contribute to release notes, technical explanations, and customer-facing guidance as needed
• Develop and update documentation to support processes and tools

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Tax, Information Technology/Management, or similar field
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and accurately document findings
• Collaborative and responsive approach, with willingness to learn from cross-functional team members
• Adaptable and comfortable adjusting to shifting priorities, evolving processes, and changing project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to responsibly use AI-assisted tools to improve tax research, testing, analysis, and documentation while recognizing AI limitations and confirming results against reliable sources
• Proficiency with Microsoft products
• Exposure to advanced Excel formulas, data validation, or spreadsheet-based analysis (a plus)
• Comfort reviewing detailed requirements, test cases, and technical documentation
• Exposure to or interest in tax software or tax research applications (a plus)

Compensation & Benefits

• $22.00 per hour
• Success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance (as applicable)
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and tuition reimbursement (and more)

Location

Remote — United States

Visa/Work Authorization

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, TN, E‑3) now or in the future.