Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Review selected tax returns to determine the nature and extent of audits to be performed on them.
2. 02Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.
3. 03Collect taxes from individuals or businesses according to prescribed laws and regulations.
4. 04Determine appropriate methods of debt settlement, such as offers of compromise, wage garnishment, or seizure and sale of property.
5. 05Enter tax return information into computers for processing.
6. 06Examine and analyze tax assets and liabilities to determine resolution of delinquent tax problems.
7. 07Direct service of legal documents, such as subpoenas, warrants, notices of assessment, and garnishments.
8. 08Review filed tax returns to determine whether claimed tax credits and deductions are allowed by law.
9. 09Examine accounting systems and records to determine whether accounting methods used were appropriate and in compliance with statutory provisions.
10. 10Participate in informal appeals hearings on contested cases from other agents.
11. 11Prepare briefs and assist in searching and seizing records to prepare charges and documentation for court cases.
12. 12Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, and of accounting procedures and theory to properly evaluate financial information.

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