• Tax Compliance Internship

    Iowa Department of Administrative Services (State Of Iowa, IA)


    Tax Compliance Internship

     

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    Tax Compliance Internship

     

    Salary

     

    $18.25 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    State of Iowa - Remote, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Internship

     

    Job Number

     

    26-01876

     

    Agency

     

    625 Iowa Department of Revenue

     

    Division

     

    Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division

     

    Opening Date

     

    01/16/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    3/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Point of Contact

     

    [email protected]

     

    To Apply

     

    Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter to their NeoGov application

    Job Description

    This is a non-merit, internship position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

     

    The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Tax Compliance Division is seeking interns for Summer and Fall of 2026 to assist individuals and businesses in understanding and meeting their tax obligations. Our Tax Compliance Division administers all tax filings and tax payments, and verifies accuracy through examination or audit. Compliance handles tax billings and issues tax refunds for all tax types. A typical day for an intern can include any of the following:

     

    + Examine tax returns and related documents to determine the completeness, accuracy, and compliance with specific tax laws and regulations

    + Correspond with taxpayers and field staff to address discrepancies or incomplete items

    + Compute tax, interest, and penalties on current and delinquent accounts

    + Consult with taxpayers; respond to questions and explain applicable rules and regulations

    + Issue billing request notices, refund requests, liens, and releases from tax liability obligations

    + Identify individuals who are delinquent on submitting tax returns and payments

    + Learn more about the various roles in the Department’s Tax Management Division, which includes Compliance Bureau, Operations Bureau, and Collections Bureau

     

    Hours: Part-time during semester approximately 12-16 hours per week. Full-time during summer or semester break approximately 40 hours per week.

     

    About the Department of Revenue

     

    The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

     

    Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

     

    A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.

     

    E-Verify and Right to Work

     

    The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

     

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

     

    Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.

     

    For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeIntern-00705.pdf) .

     

    Employer

     

    State of Iowa

     

    Agency

     

    625 Iowa Department of Revenue

     

    Address

     

    Hoover State Office Building, 4th Floor

     

    1305 E Walnut St

     

    Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

     

    Website

     

    https://revenue.iowa.gov

     

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