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$61,722 – $137,128
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The IRS seeks an internal revenue agent to examine employee benefit plans for compliance with tax law, reviewing plan documents, amendments, and terminations to ensure they meet statutory requirements and handling correction procedures when needed. This role suits candidates with accounting or auditing experience who can interpret complex tax regulations and communicate findings clearly.
Our summary, not Internal Revenue Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- CPA credential or bachelor's degree in accounting with 30+ semester hours in accounting or 24+ semester hours in accounting plus 6+ semester hours in related subjects
- 1 year of specialized experience in accounting, auditing, tax, or related field at the appropriate grade level
- knowledge of professional accounting principles and tax law
- ability to interpret and apply federal tax regulations
- skill in analyzing accounting records and determining tax compliance
Nice to have
- experience with Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS)
- experience examining tax returns for exempt organizations
- experience with computerized accounting systems