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

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Customs Officer
  • Revenue Officer
  • Tax Compliance Officer
  • Tax Revenue Officer
  • U.S. Revenue Officer

  • Conduct independent field audits and investigations of income tax returns to verify information or to amend tax liabilities.
  • Determine appropriate methods of debt settlement, such as offers of compromise, wage garnishment, or seizure and sale of property.
  • Enter tax return information into computers for processing.
  • 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.
  • Participate in informal appeals hearings on contested cases from other agents.

  • Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.
  • Document information related to legal proceedings.
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
  • Verify accuracy of financial information.