Customs & International Trade Tax Intern - Summer 2026

Specialty/Competency: Customs & International Trade
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In indirect tax at PwC, you will focus value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax and other indirect taxes. Your work will involve providing advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimise their indirect tax positions.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Tax Consulting Customs & International Trade Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will support teams in delivering tax services. You will have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of indirect tax, customs regulations, and international taxation, gaining valuable insights and skills that will set the foundation for your career. As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will support teams, participate in projects, and conduct research while observing professional work environments. This role is designed to help you develop your personal brand and prepare you for future opportunities.

In this role, you will be part of the Customs & International Trade group, where you will work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your growth and development. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and contribute to the team's success. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in tax consulting, where every task is an opportunity to learn and grow. Your journey with us will be filled with diverse assignments, each presenting new challenges and learning opportunities, paving the way for a rewarding career in tax consulting.

Responsibilities

- Supporting client teams in customs and international trade projects
- Conducting research and analysis on customs regulations and tariffs
- Participating in tax dispute resolution processes and providing support during audits
- Collaborating with teams to develop tax models and corporate tax planning strategies
- Engaging in customs brokerage activities, including documentation and clearance processes
- Learning and applying international taxation principles and practices
- Analyzing tax accounting records and preparing tax documentation for clients
- Utilizing tax technology tools to enhance reporting and compliance processes
- Observing and contributing to indirect tax controversies and resolution strategies
- Gathering information to support business tax compliance and planning efforts
- Communicating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to facilitate project success
- Applying intellectual curiosity to explore innovative solutions in tax services
- Developing an understanding of customs valuation and its impact on trade operations
- Participating in team meetings and actively listening to feedback for continuous improvement

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, International Business, Supply Chain
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school. Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school.

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating knowledge in customs regulations and tariffs
- Excelling in international taxation and tax dispute resolution
- Participating in tax research and documentation projects
- Supporting teams with indirect tax controversies
- Utilizing tax technology to enhance tax processes and reporting

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

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