Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
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Salary Information
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents: $59,740 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Collect payments for goods or services. | General |
| Document information related to legal proceedings. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints. | General |
| Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings. | General |
| Examine financial records. | General |
| Examine financial records or processes. | General |
| Verify accuracy of records. | General |
| Negotiate agreements to resolve disputes. | General |
| Collect evidence for legal proceedings. | General |
| Prepare legal or investigatory documentation. | General |
| Oversee business processes. | General |
| Gather financial records. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain data in information systems or databases. | Maintenance |
| Assess financial status of clients. | Analysis |
| Develop financial plans for clients. | Development |
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Alteryx software | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Microsoft Power BI | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Online databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Tax compliance property tax management software | Compliance software |
| Tax software | Accounting software |
| ADP Workforce Now | Human resources software |
| Automated tax system software | Accounting software |
| Document management system software | Document management software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Fund accounting software | Accounting software |
| Image processing systems | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Intuit TurboTax | Tax preparation software |
| Optical character recognition OCR software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Tax Advisor | Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation | Not Available |
| Accredited Tax Preparer | Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation | Not Available |
| Certified Fraud Examiner | Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified IRA Services Professional | American Bankers Association | Not Available |
| Certified Income Specialist | Institute of Business & Finance | Not Available |
| Certified International Tax Analyst | American Academy of Financial Management | Not Available |