Job Description The Business Income and Loss (BIL) Specialist serves as the department's lead expert on BIL-related issues within the Individual Income Tax Technical (IITT) Unit, a highly specialized team within the Tax Policy Bureau. The Specialist provides advanced technical expertise on matters involving allocation and apportionment, combined apportionment elections, Michigan excess business losses (EBLs), Michigan net operating losses (NOLs), Internal Revenue Code (IRC) decoupling issues, and individual income tax filings impacted by marihuana-related expense subtractions. The IITT Unit is a critical resource for the Individual Income Taxes Division, Direct Taxes Division, the Attorney General's Office, and other internal and external stakeholders due to its deep subject-matter knowledge and technical proficiency. Responsibilities
- Serve as the Unit's subject matter expert for individual income tax issues involving BIL related complexities.
- Provide primary support for returns impacted by BIL issues and handle the most complex informal conferences.
- Investigate, analyze, and provide guidance on highly complex inquiries related to BIL tax matters.
- Act as a liaison with taxpayers, tax practitioners, internal Treasury staff, tax-related entities, and other government agencies.
- Serve as the Unit's liaison to the IIT taxing area, delivering internal training on complex tax topics, policy interpretation, and process/procedure implementation.
- Review and interpret existing and proposed laws, policies, and procedures; provide recommendations and identify impacts to processes and procedures.
- Serve as the point of contact for all litigation cases from the Direct Taxes Division and Attorney General's Office related to these tax filings, representing the Department as a witness in court proceedings.
If you thrive on tackling highly technical tax issues, influencing policy, and serving as a trusted expert to internal and external partners, this role offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding career path. Candidates who enjoy analytical problem-solving, interpreting complex laws, and making a meaningful impact on Michigan taxpayers will find this position an excellent fit. View the Business Income Loss (BIL) Departmental Specialist 13 Position Description. View the Departmental Specialist 13 job specification. Treasury Careers - Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work! Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
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A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is only taken into consideration post-bachelor's degree. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your
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college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and MUST be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts . Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university MUST have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Civil Service accepts evaluations of foreign credentials from National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Hybrid Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time. E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury 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. Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams. Fingerprints . This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075. AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.
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Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile. Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience. The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
