Tax Associate, Washington National Tax - Controversy & Dispute Resolution Services - JD/LLM | Summer/Fall 2026

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KPMG LLP

Tax Associate, Washington National Tax - Controversy & Dispute Resolution Services - JD/LLM | Summer/Fall 2026

Washington, DC +4 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Career Level Requirement

    Early Career

    If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months. If it has been more than 12 months since you have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program you should explore experienced career opportunities at KPMG Careers: Experienced Professionals.

    KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. You are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which you are qualified and is of the greatest interest. You are limited to a maximum of two active applications. Give serious thought to your location preference. We strongly recommend applying to the location where you want to build your life and career long-term.

    Start Season & Year: Summer/Fall 2026

    Earliest Graduation Date: Jun 2025

    Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2026

    At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists & 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 believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because It has an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

    KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate to join our Washington National Tax practice.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the provision of IRS audits and appeals representations, which includes responding to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and 30-day Letters
    • Draft penalty abatement request letters and assist in the execution of penalty abatement services in state and federal penalty cases
    • Assist in representing taxpayers using various Alternative Dispute Resolution processes
    • Assist with preparation of mutual agreement procedure and advance pricing agreement requests
    • Research and draft memoranda on a variety of substantive tax matters
    • Assist in the development of risk assessments and help implement tax procedures and with implementing risk management systems to help clients comply with the reportable transaction rules of the IRS and other rules that govern activity in clients tax functions
    • 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 pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: a JD and/or LLM, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
    • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
    • Solid understanding of IRS operations, its procedures and its processes
    • Demonstrated interest in advocacy work
    • Strong technical ability to meet our business objectives
    • Effective communication, leadership and time management skills
    • Ability to work as a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service
    • Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI
    • 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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    KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

    KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

    Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

  • Industry
    Professional Services
  • Locations
    Los Angeles, CA • Washington, DC • Chicago, IL • Boston, MA • New York, NY
  • About Us

    KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, providing innovative business solutions and audit, tax, and advisory services to many of the world’s largest and most prestigious organizations. KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career and is consistently named one of the nation’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune magazine.