Tax Examining Technician

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Job Description

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.

• Responds to taxpayer's inquiries regarding preparation of a variety of tax returns, related schedules, and other documentation; resolves account inquiries; advises taxpayers of enforcement actions; manages sensitive case problems designated as requiring special case handling
• Analyzes and resolves tax processing problems; adjusts taxpayer accounts, prepares and issues manual refunds, performs multiple credit transfers, computes tax, penalty, and interest (including restricted interest)
• Secures payment of delinquent taxes and filing of delinquent returns; recommends lien and/or levy action, includes initiating supporting information for release
• May serve as a technical advisor, OJT coach, classroom instructor, or reviewer, and provide technical assistance on systemic problems and inconsistencies in IRMs

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD92102 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.