Tax Associate, Washington National Tax - Controversy & Dispute Resolution Services - JD/LLM | M[...

Overview

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

KPMG is seeking a Tax Associate to join our Washington National Tax practice. This role involves working with high-profile clients to understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. You will develop your career through formal training, informal mentoring, and multifaceted engagements within a collaborative culture that invests in people and technology-enabled tax solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of IRS audits and appeals representations, including responding to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments, and 30-day Letters
• Draft penalty abatement request letters and assist in executing 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 developing risk assessments and help implement tax procedures and risk management systems to help clients comply with reportable transaction rules and related tax-function requirements
• Develop capabilities in technologies that enable 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 completed 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, procedures, and processes
• Demonstrated interest in advocacy work
• Strong technical ability to meet business objectives
• Effective communication, leadership, and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain excellent client service
• Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using personal transportation or public transit
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, sometimes with short notice
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: General Business

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be 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 laws.