KIP Spring 2027 - Federal Tax Policy Intern - Tax Foundation

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KIP Spring 2027 - Federal Tax Policy Intern - Tax Foundation

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About the job

The Koch Internship Program offers paid experience in policy research for undergrad/graduate students, focusing on tax policy analysis and modeling with non-profits nationwide.

Requirements

  • Interest in federal tax policy
  • Strong communication skills
  • Data analysis skills
  • Experience in public policy
  • Familiarity with Python (preferred)

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in undergrad or master's
  • Interest in Tax Foundation's mission
  • Background in economics or policy
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to analyze data

Full job description

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early!

Tax Foundation Federal Tax Policy Intern Overview 

Federal team interns conduct research and analysis on timely debates in federal tax policy while also supporting our modeling efforts to score the economic, distributional, and revenue effects of proposed federal tax changes.

Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
  • You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master's program.
  • You have an established interest in federal tax policy and alignment with the Tax Foundation's mission.
  • You possess strong communication and data analysis skills.
  • Ideally, you have an academic background in economics, political science, or public policy.
  • Previous work experience in public policy and familiarity with Python are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
  • You will conduct research on current federal tax debates.
  • You will support modeling efforts for economic and revenue scoring.
  • You will analyze the distributional effects of proposed tax changes.
Cover Letter Prompt

Upload a single PDF containing both your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, we would like to hear about what part of Tax Foundation's work most interests you and what sort of work you would hope to contribute to here. 


Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. 

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