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Tax Defense Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Familiarity with defense or ruggedized electronic systems. * Experience updating or modernizing ... Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax ...

Actalent

Electrical Hardware Engineer

Odon, IN · On-site

$65 - $80/hr

The position operates within a high-reliability, mission-critical defense environment, working ... Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax ...

Protingent

Systems Engineer - Radar Test

Crane, IN · On-site

... defense or aerospace development programs * Hands-on integration and test experience with radar ... tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent:

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in tax defense, and why are they important?

To thrive in Tax Defense, you need in-depth knowledge of tax law, strong analytical abilities, and a degree in accounting, law, or a related field, often with CPA or JD credentials. Familiarity with IRS procedures, tax preparation software, and legal research databases is essential. Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and client communication skills help professionals stand out in representing clients before tax authorities. These competencies ensure effective resolution of tax disputes and protect clients' financial interests in complex regulatory environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in tax defense roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Tax Defense often encounter challenges such as navigating complex tax laws, tight deadlines for responding to IRS notices, and managing high-stakes negotiations with tax authorities. Staying updated on ever-changing regulations and maintaining clear communication with clients are crucial for success. Team collaboration with accountants, tax attorneys, and other specialists is common, and leveraging continuing education can help address knowledge gaps and improve outcomes for clients under audit or investigation.

What is tax defense?

Tax defense refers to the legal strategies and actions taken by individuals or businesses to protect themselves against claims or actions by tax authorities, such as the IRS. This may include responding to audits, negotiating settlements, appealing tax assessments, or defending against allegations of tax fraud or evasion. Tax defense professionals, such as tax attorneys or enrolled agents, help clients navigate complex tax laws and ensure their rights are protected during disputes with tax agencies.

What is the difference between Tax Defense vs Tax Preparer?

AspectTax Defense
CertificationsGenerally requires knowledge of tax laws, IRS procedures, and sometimes certifications like Enrolled Agent or CPA
Work EnvironmentTypically involves working with clients to resolve tax disputes, often in a legal or advisory setting
Employer & IndustryEmployers include tax resolution firms, legal firms, or accounting firms specializing in tax issues
Job FocusFocuses on defending clients against IRS audits, penalties, or collections

While both roles involve tax-related work, Tax Defense professionals primarily focus on representing clients in disputes with the IRS, whereas Tax Preparers handle preparing and filing tax returns. Tax Defense requires specialized knowledge of tax laws and IRS procedures, often involving legal or advisory skills, making it more complex than standard tax preparation.

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Infographic showing various Tax Defense job openings in Indiana as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

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Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Indianapolis, IN • On-site, Remote

$40K - $61K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Summary
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.
Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
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Duties
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  • Duties described below reflect the full performance level of GS-06. Duties assigned at the entry grade of GS-05 will be developmental in nature
  • Resolves pay and allowance problems such as correcting a pay account which may include retroactive claims involving extensive research and manual computations, taxes, and allotment reconciliation.
  • Reviews pay accounts and service records to resolve problems affecting enlistment extension and reenlistment eligibility and bonuses.
  • Verifies eligibility and computes pay and allowance cases using rules and regulations governing each pay entitlement.
  • Manages, resolves, and processes a wide range of debt collection cases which requires extensive research, review, and application of prior year laws, regulations, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) decisions, and other procedures and audits.
  • Audits pay accounts to resolve issues involving several months and/or many years of pay history.

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Conditions of employment
  • ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***
  • Suitable for Federal Employment
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
  • Obtain/MaintainFinancial Management Certification
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
  • Onboarding is dependent upon favorable security/suitability determination and availability of work and vacancies. In some cases, individuals may not be employed for six months or more from the time they are approved by security.
  • Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
To be hired at the GS-05 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of a GS-04 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
  • Specialized experience is defined as: performing financial duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures to include reviewing documents for accuracy or inputting financial/accounting information into an automated system or correcting invalid/incorrect transactions.

To be hired at the GS-06 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service performing financial systems analysis in support of finance mission and applying knowledge of financial management principles as they relate to automated financial systems processing and operations.
  • Specialized experience is defined as: processing a wide variety of complex, non-recurring payroll transactions, and resolving problems within automated pay accounts, experience must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of a wide-range of payroll actions, regulations, policies and procedures.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Pay rates for Cleveland, OH may be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2026/CLE.pdf
Pay rates for Indianapolis, IN may be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2026/IND.pdf
Pay rates for Rome, NY (Rest of U.S.), IN may be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2026/RUS.pdf
This vacancy announcement will be used to fill current vacancies and anticipated future vacancies. Onboarding is dependent upon favorable security/suitability determination and availability of work and vacancies. In some instances, individuals may not be employed for six months or more from the time they are approved by security.
Education
Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.
GS-05 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. A percentage of the education (which is directly related to the work of the position being filled) and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. (Only education that directly relates to the work being filled beyond the first 60 semester hours will count toward the percentage).
GS-06 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Six months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled.
If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
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  • Moving expenses will notbe paid.
  • This position is notcovered by a bargaining unit.
  • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Travel requirement is seldom
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 80, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
  • This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at: https://www.dfas.mil/onboarding2/certifications/.
  • Drug Testing not required.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
  • Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
  • Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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