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Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Median salary

$59,740

Typical range

$40k – $110k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

    Entry / Junior

    $40,020

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

    Established

    $59,740

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

    Senior

    $85,020

Key skills

A typical day

  • Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.
  • Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns.
  • Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.
  • Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.
  • Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.

Fields of study

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