Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Springfield, IL · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Springfield, IL · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Las Cruces, NM · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Las Cruces, NM · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Dothan, AL · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Dothan, AL · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Martinsburg, WV · On-site
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Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Martinsburg, WV · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Miami, FL · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Miami, FL · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Hyannis, MA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Hyannis, MA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Sheridan, WY · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Sheridan, WY · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Louisville, KY · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Louisville, KY · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Traverse City, MI · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Traverse City, MI · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Schiller Park, IL · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Schiller Park, IL · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Charlottesville, VA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Charlottesville, VA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Portland, OR · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Portland, OR · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Fort Wayne, IN · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Fort Wayne, IN · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Long Beach, CA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Long Beach, CA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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Waco, TX · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Waco, TX · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Savannah, GA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
Internal Revenue Agent
Savannah, GA · On-site
$106K/yr
Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
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|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Audits and examines tax returns to ensure compliance | Collects overdue taxes and enforces tax laws |
| Work Environment | Office-based, with field audits | Fieldwork, often visiting taxpayers or agencies |
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's degree, CPA or accounting background often preferred | Similar credentials, often with experience in collections or enforcement |
| Employer & Industry Usage | U.S. IRS, government agency | U.S. IRS, government agency |
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Internal Revenue Agent
Kearneysville, WV
$106K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 2 days ago
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Job description
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
- Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
- LBI - Western Compliance Practice Area, Eastern Compliance Practice Area, Northeast Compliance Practice Area or the Withholding Exchange and International Individual Compliance
REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILSQualifications:
Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS All GRADES: A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting, or financial systems, financial management, or finance.
OR
A bachelor's or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: In addition to the basic requirements, to be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Qualifying experience must have been in progressively responsible and diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required 1) knowledge of and skill in applying professional accounting principles, theory, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting tax liabilities; 2) skill in interpreting and applying Federal tax law for individuals, business, and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; 3) knowledge of business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; 4) knowledge of corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; and 5) skill in interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and in negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions.
- Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to resolve technical tax issues and support examination recommendations.
- Experience researching technical tax issues using electronic research systems, reference materials, and published guidance to identify applicable authorities and document the basis for technical conclusions.
- Experience analyzing examination information, financial documentation, and supporting records to identify technical issues, determine the need for additional issue development, and document examination findings.
- Experience evaluating technical tax issues involving multiple or interrelated issues by comparing examination information with applicable guidance and documenting recommended actions based on the evaluation.
- Experience preparing technical workpapers, examination reports, and written documentation that support examination findings, technical conclusions, and recommended actions in accordance with established examination procedures.
- Experience applying established examination procedures, policies, and published guidance to organize, prioritize, and complete assigned examination activities involving a variety of tax issues.
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You must also meet the following requirement(s):
- TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): Current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".
- TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05,applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-5, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Employment Type: OTHER
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