*Agency Overview*** The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused, and transparent. *Bureau/Division Overview* The Tax Division is responsible for promoting voluntary tax compliance, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and nationwide. This is achieved by identifying, educating and auditing noncompliant taxpayers. The staff in the Tax Division examine both business and individual tax returns. *DepartmentSummary* The function of the Withholding Tax desk audit group is to review the filing history of taxpayer’s account that has reported wages withheld from individuals and compare that amount to the amount of state income tax withheld and reported on an employee’s W-2’s. If there is a discrepancy between the amount of tax withheld and remitted to the commonwealth and the amount of tax reported as withheld, then they will begin correspondence with the taxpayer to reconcile the difference. Any unresolved amounts will be noticed to the taxpayer as a proposed assessment. *Core Responsibilities* - Help research account history and other data sources for withholding tax and wage data - Confer with taxpayers and, with guidance from a supervisor, make determinations prior to issuing a notice - Open audit cases to document activity and issue proposed assessments - Assist with processing appealed cases for conferences with the Office of Appeals - Interns will work two scheduled days in the office and remotely for the remainder of the week *Preferred Qualifications* Good research and writing skills as well as the ability to communicate the scope of the audit with taxpayers An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Please see Preferred Qualifications. _*Comprehensive Benefits*_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. **Job:** **Accounting and Finance* **Organization:** **Department of Revenue* **Title:** *Summer Intern - Trustee Tax Bureau* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Chelsea-200 Arlington Street* **Requisition ID:** *2500026M*