Tax Examining Technician

Internal Revenue Service

Covington (KY)

Remote

USD 42,000 - 68,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Internal Revenue Service seeks a Tax Examining Technician for the SB/SE Campus Examination in Cincinnati. The role involves analyzing complex taxpayer accounts, applying tax laws, and determining case dispositions.

You will work a day shift with 40 hours weekly and telework eligibility. Salary range is posted at $42,430–$68,328 per year. A U.S. degree and credential evaluation requirements apply as part of the process.

Qualifications

A college or university degree from an accredited institution.
Evidence that foreign credentials are equivalent to U.S. education.
Evaluator guidance from NACES or AICE recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced analysis of complex taxpayer accounts, returns, transcripts, and case files.
Applies IRC/IRM guidance to varied and non-routine situations.
Determines resolution strategies and final case disposition.
Reconstructs account activity to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
Resolves specialized case types like AUR and Innocent Spouse claims.
Prepares adjustment documents for actions affecting multiple account elements.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Foreign credential evaluation experience

Credential evaluation by NACES/AICE recommended

Job description

Schedule: Tour of Duty: Day Shift, Monday-Friday; Start and End Times between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm; 40 hours per week

WHAT IS SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SB/SE) - CAMPUS EXAMINATION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divinations Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): SBSE CAMP EXAM - Campus Exam/AUR Cincinnati REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Key Responsibilities

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.

Performs advanced analysis of complex taxpayer accounts, returns, transcripts, and case files involving multiple tax periods, interrelated issues, prior account activity, and/or conflicting information. Applies a wide range of established tax laws, regulations, and procedures, including the Internal Revenue Code (IRC}, Internal Revenue Manual (IRM}, and related guidance, to varied and non-routine situations.

Independently determines appropriate resolution strategies by interpreting and applying established guidelines in situations where direct applicability may not be clear, determining appropriate actions in situations where established guidance does not fully address the issue. Evaluates taxpayer responses, identifies discrepancies, and determines final case disposition, including revision, closure, or referral.

Reconstructs account activity, as necessary, to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate account status. Independently resolves assigned specialized case types, such as AUR, Correspondence Examination, Innocent Spouse claims, and Employment Tax determinations,which require coordination of multiple factors and prior actions. Identifies potential fraud, abuse, or noncompliance indicators and initiates appropriate referrals in accordance with established procedures.

Performs a full range of account adjustments, such as complex computations of tax, penalties, and interest (including restricted interest), and determines the appropriate disposition of overpayments and balances due. Prepares and inputs adjustment documents for a variety of actions, such as credit transfers, abatements, error corrections, and transactions affecting multiple account elements.

Resolves unpostable or rejected transactions by identifying root causes and initiating corrective actions to ensure account accuracy and integrity. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD26161, PD26160, and PD26159 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Requirements & Education

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

As a current employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 1-866-743-5748 option #1 for ERC.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $42430 – $68328/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

How many openings are available?

There are 12 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Tour of Duty: Day Shift, Monday-Friday; Start and End Times between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm; 40 hours per week position.