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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Tax Examining Technician

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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.

$42,598 / year median in Tennessee

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Tax Examiners provide administrative support at the IRS tax return processing service center. Tax experience is not required for these positions as the IRS provides comprehensive on-the-job and classroom training.
Duties for this position include:
Researching a variety of sources, obtaining applicable returns, schedules, and all required information for correction of accounts and records. Verifying, analyzing, and adjusting taxpayer accounts. Reviewing returns submitted by taxpayers for the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit, American Opportunity Credit and other credits. Please see the job announcement for complete requirements and qualifications, and to apply. Attendance at an in-person hiring event on August 20th or 21st is highly recommended to ensure consideration and complete pre-employment steps including fingerprinting.
Pay:
$17.82 - $25.37 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person