Also called: Tax Examiner, Tax Processing Clerk
Reviews tax returns for errors and contacts taxpayers to fix simple problems.
Tax examiners check returns for math errors, missing forms, or unreported income and send letters to taxpayers. Many work at IRS processing centers during tax season. It's an entry door into federal service.
Federal General Schedule (GS) pay scale.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or some college; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Accounting, Business Administration.
Shrinking (about -6% over 10 years). Approximate; automation reduces manual review.
High risk for 10 years. AI checks returns for errors and drafts notices; far fewer technicians needed.
Classes: Accounting, Math, Keyboarding.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2081.
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