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State of California

BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE

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What they do

A Tax Examiner or Collector examines tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or managers.

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Job Description

Tax Representative CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration
JC-526891
  • Tax Representative
BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE
$4,470.00
  • $6,924.
00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
8/14/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join us. We offer fulfilling careers and provide a reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities. CDTFA offers a Career Center that provides assistance with resumes, mock interviews, interview tips and tricks, and other job opportunities within CDTFA and other state agencies. We are committed to growing the capabilities of our team members with our excellent hands-on training, classroom training, and our mentoring program. We build a community where you can work with diverse individuals to explore ways of being creative and innovative to make processes more efficient. The Return Analysis Section (RAS) work processes are production-oriented so you will immediately recognize the results of your hard work. The position will challenge your organizational, communication, and customer service skills. The Business Taxes Representative (BTR) will learn all facets of the analysis activities within the RAS, including all processes involving:
  • Analyzing tax returns.
  • Reviewing taxpayer correspondence and corresponding with taxpayers and team members through verbal and written communication.
  • Establishing liabilities for additional tax, interest, and penalties.
  • Performing return and payment maintenance.
  • Processing relief from penalty cases.
  • Answering customer service calls.
  • Issuing refunds. Your analytical skills will be put to the test and strengthened as you are tasked with interpreting and applying various tax laws, regulation, and annotations to ensure compliance from taxpayers. Additional benefits of working in the RAS include:
  • Access to trainers and leads daily to ensure that your transition to our agency/department goes smoothly.
  • Many opportunities to take part in projects that help with upward mobility.
  • Flexible time off requests.
In addition, if you have a 4-year college degree, you may start at the C pay range. Here is the link to the Business Taxes Representative examination bulletin. Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change. Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program. This is a re-advertisement of
JC-513763.
If you previously applied under
JC-513763
you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-526891 in order to be considered. This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position may be located in a high-rise building. Standard office environment. Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time. Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone. Must be able to move/transport materials weighing up to ten (10) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Telework is partially available. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE
Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:
JC-526891
Position #(s): 291-481-8690-059
Working Title:
Tax Representative
Classification:
BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE
$4,470.00
  • $5,078.00 A $4,610.00
  • $5,496.00 B $5,528.00
  • $6,924.
00 C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information "Discover what makes CDTFA an employer of choice by exploring a video of our vibrant campus!" How did you hear about this opportunity? Tell us in this brief survey. California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas
  • sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees.
New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at
CDTFA. CDTFA
offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.
Department Website:
http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov Special Requirements This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation. Travel may be required up to ten percent (10%) of the time.
Education:
For classifications where the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are based on meeting education requirements only: If education is required to meet the MQs please attach a copy of all of your transcripts that show the completion of the required education. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
8/14/2026