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How much do volunteer tax controversy jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for volunteer tax controversy in the United States is $129,367.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Tax Controversy vs Volunteer Tax Preparer?

AspectVolunteer Tax ControversyVolunteer Tax Preparer
CredentialsBasic IRS certification, knowledge of tax lawsBasic IRS certification, tax preparation skills
Work EnvironmentLegal settings, IRS audits, disputesTax filing assistance, community centers
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, IRS programs, legal aidNonprofits, community service organizations

Volunteer Tax Controversy involves handling disputes and legal issues related to tax controversies, requiring knowledge of tax law and IRS procedures. Volunteer Tax Preparer focuses on assisting clients with tax return preparation. While both roles require IRS certification, Volunteer Tax Controversy emphasizes dispute resolution and legal aspects, whereas Volunteer Tax Preparer centers on tax filing assistance.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Tax Controversy job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% As Needed, 9% Full Time, and 82% Part Time. Highlights an 85% Physical, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,367 per year, or $62.2 per hour.
General Attorney (Tax) (INTL)

$89.51K/yr

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Posted 9 days ago


U.S. Department Of The Treasury rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025, we now seek new law graduates and experienced attorneys to join us.
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Learn about our Legal DivisionsQualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
To qualify for this position of General Attorney (Tax) you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
Basic Requirements for General Attorney (Tax):

  • Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
  • Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;

GS-12 Experience Requirements:

  • 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise

GS-13 Experience Requirements:

  • 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus
  • 1 year of professional legal tax experience

GS-14 Experience Requirements:

  • 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus
  • 2 years of professional legal tax experience

Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as: Performing legal research and/or providing legal guidance in federal tax controversy, federal tax litigation, or federal tax consulting. At least one year of this experience must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service.
Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience.

Education Substitution: An LL.M. degree in the field of the position (tax, GLS-related, orP&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education:For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
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: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)Employment Type: OTHER

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