How do they match: Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Tax Accountant
  • Town Clerk

  • Examine accounting systems and records to determine whether accounting methods used were appropriate and in compliance with statutory provisions.
  • Impose payment deadlines on delinquent taxpayers and monitor payments to ensure that deadlines are met.
  • Investigate claims of inability to pay taxes by researching court information for the status of liens, mortgages, or financial statements, or by locating assets through third parties.
  • Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, and of accounting procedures and theory to properly evaluate financial information.
  • Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.
  • Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.

  • Collect payments for goods or services.