Whitley Penn
Spring 2026 Whitley Penn Tax Internship
Whitley Penn, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
More Than an Internship:
Whitley Penn has become one of the region's most distinguished accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. The primary mission of Whitley Penn - from its inception to today - has been to provide an unmatched level of high quality service to our clients by:Hiring the best of the bestHaving a detailed knowledge of the intricate business of accountingConstantly innovating to refine our practiceAs a
Tax Intern
you will:
be assigned to client engagements and gain real-life business experiencesprepare tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals and trustsprovide comprehensive and practical tax plans and strategies including:
Federal Income Tax PlanningConsulting, and Compliance ServicesCorporation Tax ServicesInternational Tax Aspects of U.S. Businesses ServicesState and Local Taxation Services and PlanningMergers and AcquisitionDue Diligence and Planning
About our Internship Program:
Whitley Penn interns have the opportunity to learn, innovate and succeed while working collaboratively with all levels of leadership and management. Our internship program is designed to give you the opportunity to work in a public accounting firm and get a true experience of what the day to day responsibilities for Associate level professionals are.
Our culture is centered on promoting a healthy work environment and we encourage our interns to grow in both their professional and personal development skills. Interns are provided a mentor throughout the entirety of their internship as they begin to build their brand in the workplace. Interns also go through our professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP.
The goal of the DEVELOP program is to:
Provide opportunities to expand in your leadership skillsNetwork with peers and cultivate working relationshipsEngage with firm leaders and develop professional skillsYou're a great fit for a Spring 2026 (Jan - April) Tax Internship if you:
Are pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in AccountingWill be CPA eligible upon graduation (within 18 months of internship)Are authorized to work in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorshipPossess good communication skills and professional presenceExhibit a high level of dedication with a positive attitudeAre a team player who takes initiative and is willing to learnExpected Graduation Date with a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (CPA Eligible):
December 2026May 2027Additional Application Requirements:
Register with a non-university emailResumeUnofficial Transcripts
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0.All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Whitley Penn has become one of the region's most distinguished accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. The primary mission of Whitley Penn - from its inception to today - has been to provide an unmatched level of high quality service to our clients by:Hiring the best of the bestHaving a detailed knowledge of the intricate business of accountingConstantly innovating to refine our practiceAs a
Tax Intern
you will:
be assigned to client engagements and gain real-life business experiencesprepare tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals and trustsprovide comprehensive and practical tax plans and strategies including:
Federal Income Tax PlanningConsulting, and Compliance ServicesCorporation Tax ServicesInternational Tax Aspects of U.S. Businesses ServicesState and Local Taxation Services and PlanningMergers and AcquisitionDue Diligence and Planning
About our Internship Program:
Whitley Penn interns have the opportunity to learn, innovate and succeed while working collaboratively with all levels of leadership and management. Our internship program is designed to give you the opportunity to work in a public accounting firm and get a true experience of what the day to day responsibilities for Associate level professionals are.
Our culture is centered on promoting a healthy work environment and we encourage our interns to grow in both their professional and personal development skills. Interns are provided a mentor throughout the entirety of their internship as they begin to build their brand in the workplace. Interns also go through our professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP.
The goal of the DEVELOP program is to:
Provide opportunities to expand in your leadership skillsNetwork with peers and cultivate working relationshipsEngage with firm leaders and develop professional skillsYou're a great fit for a Spring 2026 (Jan - April) Tax Internship if you:
Are pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in AccountingWill be CPA eligible upon graduation (within 18 months of internship)Are authorized to work in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorshipPossess good communication skills and professional presenceExhibit a high level of dedication with a positive attitudeAre a team player who takes initiative and is willing to learnExpected Graduation Date with a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (CPA Eligible):
December 2026May 2027Additional Application Requirements:
Register with a non-university emailResumeUnofficial Transcripts
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0.All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)