Deloitte

Tax Consultant (JD) (Summer 2026)

Deloitte  •  $54k - $100k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Hybrid)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description


Tax Consultant (JD) (Summer 2026)

New York, New York, United States


Position Summary

At Deloitte Tax, you will use your valuable education and degree in law to help clients analyze the tax effect of complex decisions, reduce overall tax rates, and pursue performance objectives. We are looking for people from a diverse set of backgrounds who are highly-motivated, out-of-the-box thinkers. If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in a dynamic, team environment, you may be the right fit for the role.

Work you'll do

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

  • Researching tax law and supporting strategic tax planning through technical memoranda, written analyses, and other tax-related deliverables
  • Assisting with audit defense activities, including responses to tax authority inquiries and preparation of issue responses and appeal materials
  • Preparing business and individual federal, state, and other tax returns and forms
  • Supporting income tax provision work under Accounting Standards Codification 740 (ASC 740) and assisting with tax provision reviews
  • Analyzing tax implications, developing recommendations, and supporting multiple client engagements across public and private companies

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 lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others


The team

At Deloitte Tax, our people provide a full-range of tax services to clients. We help our clients combine tax data, processes, technology, and people in new ways to uncover valuable business insights and arrive at smarter solutions to business challenges. Our team members work collaboratively and apply their specialized knowledge and experience to help clients navigate past complex tax and financial reporting issues. We offer deep insights into their business practices and procedures and help them make more informed decisions to enhance their business’ efficiencies. Learn more about Deloitte Tax.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0
  • Eligibility to sit for the bar exam before beginning full-time employment
  • Ability to perform job responsibilities in a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
  • Ability to travel 20-50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
  • Start date for this position will be in Summer 2026
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or business administration
  • Prior internship, summer associate, or other work experience in tax, accounting, or legal services

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York and 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. 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.


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Requisition code: 353305

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353305
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