KPMG Tax Internship Letter of Interest
July 31, 2026
Subject: Letter of Interest for Tax Internship Opportunities at KPMG
Dear KPMG Recruiting Team,
I am writing to express my enthusiastic interest in a Tax Internship position at KPMG. As an accounting student committed to
pursuing a professional career in taxation and advisory services, I have long admired KPMG for its reputation for technical
excellence, ethical leadership, and dedicated mentorship of emerging professionals. KPMG’s capability to help global clients
navigate intricate regulatory environments while delivering strategic business value aligns seamlessly with my career
aspirations. I am eager to contribute my analytical background, accounting knowledge, and collaborative work ethic to KPMG’s
tax practice during an upcoming internship term.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Data Analytics at the University of Illinois Urbana-
Champaign, I have maintained a strong academic record focused on corporate taxation, financial accounting theory, auditing
fundamentals, and business law. Beyond foundational coursework, I have sought practical applications of my accounting studies
through student organizations and experiential learning. As Treasurer of the Student Accounting Society, I manage our chapter’s
annual budget, oversee financial reporting, and coordinate technical workshops with visiting industry leaders. Additionally, I
actively participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, where I prepare income tax returns for low-income
taxpayers, gain hands-on experience with tax preparation software, and ensure strict compliance with federal and state tax
codes.
My academic and extracurricular experiences have enabled me to build a versatile technical and quantitative skillset tailored to
modern tax advisory services. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, utilizing advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/
MATCH, nested logic formulas, and pivot tables to analyze financial statements and reconcile complex data sets. Through my
coursework in data analytics, I have also developed foundational proficiency in Python and SQL for automated data extraction
and financial modeling. During a recent campus accounting case competition, my team evaluated the tax implications of an
international corporate expansion, conducting research on cross-border tax regulations and presenting strategic tax
minimization options to a panel of faculty judges. This experience refined my ability to perform thorough regulatory research,
think critically under pressure, and translate technical tax concepts into clear executive insights.
Working in professional and community-oriented environments has reinforced my understanding that success in tax accounting
depends as much on personal integrity and clear communication as it does on quantitative precision. In my role with the VITA
program, I interact directly with diverse clients, translating complex tax regulations into straightforward guidance while
maintaining utmost confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards. I thrive in collaborative team environments where open
dialogue, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving drive high-quality outcomes for stakeholders.
What draws me specifically to KPMG is the firm's culture of continuous learning, inclusive collaboration, and unwavering
commitment to client service. KPMG provides an environment where interns receive meaningful, hands-on exposure to complex
client engagements alongside structured mentorship from seasoned tax professionals. I am deeply inspired by KPMG’s forward-
thinking approach to integrating technology into tax compliance and advisory workflows, empowering teams to deliver
innovative, data-driven solutions to clients worldwide.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and dedication to fostering future accounting professionals. I welcome the opportunity to
discuss how my academic background, technical skills, and commitment to excellence align with KPMG’s upcoming internship
needs.
Sincerely,
Samantha Hayes
B.S. Candidate in Accounting
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, Illinois
