Tax Intern

EXL

US Tax Intern supporting the US Tax Team with project tasks related to federal, state, and local taxes. Collaborating on reporting requirements and assisting with various tax-related projects.

Posted 6/30/2026internship🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills in tax compliance, with proficiency in preparing tax returns and maintaining filing status trackers. Capable of effective communication and coordination with taxing authorities and legal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax ResearchTax Return PreparationExcel-Based Tax WorkpapersEffective CommunicationProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax GL Accounts AnalysisIntercompany Agreements PreparationE-Forms Tax SoftwareFiling Requirements Research

Soft Skills

DependableSelf-MotivatorTeam PlayerHonestDedicated

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeOnline State Tax Portals

Industry Keywords

State Income TaxFranchise TaxForeign Disregarded EntitiesUS Domesticated EntitiesTax Notices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform research for determining the state income/franchise tax return filing requirements for foreign disregarded entities and US domesticated entities.
Prepare a summary/matrix documenting the results of the research.
Contact state/local taxing authorities to gather information and resolve issues.
Prepare tax returns and other forms using e-Forms tax software.
Maintain filing status/progress trackers to facilitate internal coordination.
Assist with logging federal, state, and local tax notices issued to EXL.
Monitor online state tax portal accounts for any open matters.
Prepare/update intercompany agreements.
Coordinate legal review of intercompany agreements.
Prepare Excel-based tax workpapers.
Perform tax GL accounts analysis.
Assist with other matters that may arise day-to-day.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College student with a major in business, finance, or accounting
Hardworking, honest, dependable, practical, and dedicated
Experience with computers/technology, proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with AI concepts
Technical research, problem solving, and effective verbal/written communication skills
Self-motivator with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Team player who wants to learn

Benefits

Comp & perks

College student with a major in business, finance, or accounting
Hardworking, honest, dependable, practical, and dedicated
Experience with computers/technology, proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with AI concepts
Technical research, problem solving, and effective verbal/written communication skills
Self-motivator with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Team player who wants to learn