Tax Associate, Washington National Tax - Controversy & Dispute Resolution Services - JD/LLM | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2025

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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 appropriate 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
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: JD or LLM in, 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 complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at "Benefits & How We Work".