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USA - Tax - Indirect Tax - Federal Royalty - Houston - Intern - Summer 2026

Locations: Houston, Texas

Requisition ID: 1636144

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USA - Tax – Indirect Tax – Federal Royalty – Houston - Intern – Summer 2026

The opportunity

Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue-generating US and global tax practice.

Our Indirect Tax practices navigate the complexities of state and local taxes, which often constitute a company's largest tax burden and are on the rise globally. Our approach helps businesses understand their tax liabilities, identify risks and opportunities, and align with their broader tax strategy, reinforcing the critical role of tax and finance in the modern business landscape. Learn from our experienced professionals, cutting-edge technology, and proven methodologies to effectively manage our clients’ indirect tax posture.

Your Key Responsibilities

The oil and gas industry is constantly evolving. The Federal Royalty team applies technical understanding of current regulatory practices to a wide range of federal royalty areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to very complex issues.

As a Federal Royalty Intern in the oil and gas sector, your role will include:

Working in a highly collaborative culture, listening to and sharing information with colleagues.

Learning and researching current market trends.

Analyzing an evolving portfolio of complex operations to identify potential opportunities and risks and provide meaningful business insights, tailoring advice to the client's specific needs.

Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients' activities.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree with a concentration in Finance, Economics, International Business or a related field; or an advanced degree in Tax or Law.

Critical thinking skills and the adaptability to problem solve difficult issues.

The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects.

Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to Houston, TX, for this position.

Ideally, you will have

Technical writing and research experience in a regulatory context.

Proficient in Power BI, Alteryx, or related software.

Good understanding of oil and gas field operations and revenue process.

Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Please note this position is not able to consider candidates with an Accounting major who have plans to pursue the CPA.

CPA-track candidates with an interest in Tax should explore opportunities in the 360 Careers Diversified Staff Group; you can learn more about the 360 Careers Experience here.

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What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $39.90 per hour. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

We value your application
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