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WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.govQualifications: Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience for this position includes: One (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Experience in applying tax law to resolve tax issues and/or erroneous penalty assessments. Applying current and past Internal Revenue Code and related laws, tax laws, court decisions, and regulations to negotiate tax disputes. Experience researching tax related information from a variety of sources (for example, Internal Revenue Manual, IR Code Regulations, commercial databases, court and revenue rulings). Experience reviewing financial books and records to advise individuals on tax ramifications. Experience applying the hazards of litigation to the facts and circumstances of tax disputes. Providing tax law advice or guidance to taxpayers, clients or employer. Experience applying general business practices and basic accounting and financial analysis techniques to analyze financial information (e.g., analyzing taxpayer transcripts, case files, financial documents and records and other information). Experience in verbal, written, and/or virtual communications, preparing and conducting presentations, briefings, training, etc. regarding tax related issues. Experience mediating/negotiating the resolution of a tax dispute between government and individual/business (i.e. sole proprietors and individuals with business and supplemental income) taxpayers.
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You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as: law, accounting, business or management, economics, math, and finance or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree in a field of study such as law, accounting, business or management, economics, math, and finance. One year of graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
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You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: experience in applying tax law to resolve tax issues and/or erroneous penalty assessments. Applying current and past Internal Revenue Code and related laws, tax laws, court decisions, and regulations to negotiate tax disputes. Experience researching tax related information from a variety of sources (for example, Internal Revenue Manual, IR Code Regulations, commercial databases, court and revenue rulings). Experience reviewing financial books and records to advise individuals and businesses on tax ramifications. Experience applying the hazards of litigation to the facts and circumstances of tax disputes. Experience providing tax law advice or guidance to taxpayers, clients or employer. Experience applying general business practices and standard accounting and financial analysis techniques to analyze financial information (e.g., analyzing taxpayer transcripts, case files, financial documents and records and other information). Experience in verbal, written, and/or virtual communications, preparing and conducting presentations, briefings, training, etc. regarding tax related issues. Experience mediating/negotiating the resolution of a tax dispute between government and individual or business (i.e. sole proprietors and individuals with business and supplemental income, small partnerships and corporations) taxpayers.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: experience in applying tax law or accounting principles to resolve tax issues. Applying current and past Internal Revenue Code and related laws, tax laws, court decisions, regulations, accounting principles and practices to analyze accounting documents, books, and records specifically to resolve tax disputes. Experience interpreting the law in situations where there are uncertainties or conflicts in statutes, regulations, case law, precedence or other guidance to determine and apply the appropriate intent of the law in tax situations; Experience conducting legal research and applying the law to tax situations; Experience applying the hazards of litigation to the facts and circumstances of tax disputes. Experience providing tax law advice or guidance to taxpayers, clients or employer. Experience in verbal, written, and/or virtual communications, preparing and conducting presentations, public forums, briefings, training, etc. regarding tax related issues. Experience mediating/Negotiating the resolution of tax disputes between government and business or individual taxpayers.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience applying tax law and/or accounting principles, theory and practices to analyze and interpret accounting records or legal issues to resolve tax issues or determine tax liabilities. Experience preparing, examining, interpreting and analyzing financial statements of multiple entities (e.g., corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts) to resolve tax disputes; Experience with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) process from financial to tax administration. Experience conducting legal research and interpreting the law in situations where there are uncertainties or conflicts in statutes, regulations, case law, precedence or other guidance to determine and apply the appropriate intent of the law in tax situations; Experience applying litigation procedures and making judgments involving matters of law particularly as they relate to resolving tax disputes. Experience providing tax law advice or guidance to clients or employer; Experience negotiating the resolution of tax disputes between government and corporate or individual taxpayers. Experience negotiating the resolution of legal tax disputes arising from corporate consolidations, mergers, or estate and gift tax valuation issues.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with accounting principles and legal principles to resolve tax disputes of a corporate and complex nature; Experience applying professional accounting principles, theories and practices (for examples, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, statistical analysis, transfer pricing agreements, foreign transactions) to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine tax liabilities; Experience interpreting the tax law, applying litigation procedures, and evaluating the meaning of the statutes, regulations, court decisions, congressional intent and other interpretive sources. Experience with tax issues including complex legal issues that arise from tax transactions of mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, statistical analysis, transfer pricing agreements, and foreign transactions; Experience preparing, examining or analyzing corporate business accounting functions to distinguish differences between financial statements generated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and those used for tax reporting purposes; Experience differentiating between the financial characteristics and tax implications of business entities (for example, reorganizations and restructuring) and ensuring entities are classified correctly; Experience in Corporate and Industry tax issues such as: inventory valuation (LIFO,) transfer pricing agreements, corporate investments and revenue recognition, life insurance, property and casualty insurance, reallocation of corporate income; Experience in negotiating the resolution of tax disputes in situations with corporate consolidations, corporate mergers, and corporate foreign transactions.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
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 for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.Employment Type: FULL_TIME
