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Managing taxes is a critical part of an effective business strategy. As a Tax Consultant, you will support clients in analyzing the tax implications of business decisions, identifying opportunities to manage tax obligations, and addressing complex tax issues. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of clients, industries, and offerings while building technical knowledge, problem-solving capabilities, and client service experience.

Recruiting for this role ends on 8/18/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Tax Consultant on the Tax team, you will be responsible for:

• Researching tax laws, rules, and guidance to support client work.
• Assisting with the analysis of tax issues, transactions, and reporting requirements.
• Preparing work products and recommendations for client engagements.
• Collaborating with team members to address technical tax matters.
• Managing multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines

The team

Deloitte Tax helps clients address business challenges through a broad range of tax services. Teams combine technical knowledge, technology, data, and process capabilities to deliver practical insights and tailored solutions across offerings to help clients evaluate complex issues and improve how work gets done.

Qualifications

 
Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Summer or Fall 2028 or have completed a bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, or Taxation or a related/equivalent program 
• Strong academic track record (3.0 cumulative GPA required) 
• Must meet minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment 
• You must reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required. You can expect to co-locate on average 2-3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations 
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve 
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available 
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment 
• The start date for this position will be Summer 2028 or Winter 2029

Preferred:

• Coursework in information systems, data analytics, or tax technology
• Internship, summer position, or school job in accounting, tax, or finance

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates interested in beginning or building a career in this field. We welcome applicants from a range of educational and professional backgrounds who meet the qualifications for the role. For roles that require a year or more of work experience, please review the experienced jobs within our careers site.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $54,160 to $99,600.

Managing taxes is a critical part of an effective business strategy. As a Tax Consultant, you will support clients in analyzing the tax implications of business decisions, identifying opportunities to manage tax obligations, and addressing complex tax issues. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of clients, industries, and offerings while building technical knowledge, problem-solving capabilities, and client service experience.

Recruiting for this role ends on 8/18/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Tax Consultant on the Tax team, you will be responsible for:

• Researching tax laws, rules, and guidance to support client work.
• Assisting with the analysis of tax issues, transactions, and reporting requirements.
• Preparing work products and recommendations for client engagements.
• Collaborating with team members to address technical tax matters.
• Managing multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines

The team

Deloitte Tax helps clients address business challenges through a broad range of tax services. Teams combine technical knowledge, technology, data, and process capabilities to deliver practical insights and tailored solutions across offerings to help clients evaluate complex issues and improve how work gets done.

Qualifications

 
Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Summer or Fall 2028 or have completed a bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, or Taxation or a related/equivalent program 
• Strong academic track record (3.0 cumulative GPA required) 
• Must meet minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment 
• You must reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required. You can expect to co-locate on average 2-3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations 
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve 
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available 
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment 
• The start date for this position will be Summer 2028 or Winter 2029

Preferred:

• Coursework in information systems, data analytics, or tax technology
• Internship, summer position, or school job in accounting, tax, or finance

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates interested in beginning or building a career in this field. We welcome applicants from a range of educational and professional backgrounds who meet the qualifications for the role. For roles that require a year or more of work experience, please review the experienced jobs within our careers site.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $54,160 to $99,600.