Tax Specialist / Tax Compliance Officer

WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): TS - RICS-Return Integrity and Compliance Services- Refundable Credits Program Management (RCPM) - Refundable Credits Administration (RCA) - Return Preparer Support (RPS) REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Plans and conducts independent examinations and related investigations of a variety of individual and business taxpayers involving complex tax issues and accounting records and typical methods. Classifies and screens individual and business tax returns and allowance cases showing changes in tax liability and selects those which have the highest potential for audit. Classifies returns received as the result of transfers, special handling requirements, or collateral requests. Reviews collection and criminal investigation referrals for examination potential. Provides technical support and training as a coordinator of programs between compliance and other departments within the Internal Revenue Service. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD94605 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Tax Audit - The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION