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Summer 2027 Tax Credits & Incentives Intern

Baker Tilly


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 84
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory tax and assurance firm providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the worlds leading financial centers New York London San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP and Baker Tilly US LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP and Baker Tilly US LLP trading as Baker Tilly are independent members of Baker Tilly International a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories with 43000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. join the conversation onLinkedInFacebookandInstagram.

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Job Description:

Baker Tilly one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation has an exciting opportunity forCredits & Incentives Interns join our growing Specialty Tax practice. As part of our Credits & Incentives team you will work with clients across a variety of industries toidentifyand maximize federal and state tax incentives while delivering innovative data-driven solutions that create value.

What you will do Research & Development Tax:

  • Support the preparation of R&D tax credit studies by organizing and analyzing client data assisting with documentation participating in client interviews and contributing to technical reports and project deliverables
  • Gain exposure to client engagements which may include traveling to client locations and learning how project teams gather and evaluate information related to qualifying R&D activities
  • Assist with technical research and the preparation of memoranda related to R&D tax credit matters
  • Work alongside R&D team members to develop and improve client and industry-specific tools templates and supporting documentation
  • Learn about a variety of industries and develop a foundational understanding of how R&D tax credit rules apply to different businesses

What you will do Cost Segregation:

  • Support cost segregation projects by assisting with project planning reviewing construction and fixed asset information and preparing supporting workpapers and documentation
  • Assist with the preparation of cost segregation studies conduct technical research and provide tax credit and incentive consultingassistance
  • Support research and the preparation of technical memoranda related to fixed asset matters including Section 179D
  • Gain exposure to construction engineering fixed assets and valuation concepts and learn how these areas are applied in tax consulting engagements
  • Build industry knowledge through hands-on project experience and interaction with team members and clients

What you will do Tax Credit Advisory

  • Support project teams in helping clients identify and evaluate potential federal state and local tax credits and incentives
  • Assist with gathering organizing and analyzing client information used to evaluate eligibility and support tax credit and incentive claims
  • Conduct research related to tax credit requirements incentives and applicable regulations under the guidance of experienced team members
  • Help prepare supporting documents workpapers and other client deliverables
  • Gain exposure to businesses across a variety of industries and learn how tax credits and incentives can support broader tax planning and business objectives
  • Participate in client and internal team meetings to develop an understanding of the tax credit advisory process and the role of a tax consultant

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

  • Be enrolled in a Bachelors degree in Accounting Engineering Construction Management Finance Business ora relatedfield.
  • For Tax Credit Advisory JD/LLM preferred
  • A resume and unofficial transcript(s) arerequiredas part of the application process.
  • Candidates mustbe authorized towork in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must haveat least one academic termremainingfollowing completion of the internship.
  • Passion for developing creative data-driven solutions to complex analytical and tax challenges.
  • Willingness to travel to client locations and various Baker Tilly office locations.
  • Relevant internship workexperienceand/or involvement with a professional organization
  • The abilityto work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel
  • Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management communication interpersonal skills relationship building collaboration and problem solving
  • Organizational and analytical skills initiative adaptability
  • Proficiencywith Microsoft programs (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)

Additional Information

The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicants skills prior experience qualifications degrees professional certifications workarrangementsand geographic location. Baker Tilly offersacomprehensive compensation and benefits packageto eligible employees.

In California: pay rate range is $27.50to $109.20

The national pay rate range is $25.00to $84.00


Required Experience:

Intern


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