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$74,678 – $114,413
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This IRS role involves examining tax returns for individuals and businesses, investigating compliance issues, and managing refundable credits programs. It suits candidates with accounting or tax expertise who are comfortable analyzing complex financial records and working with federal tax regulations.
Our summary, not Internal Revenue Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 level, or advanced degree in accounting/taxation/law/business, or combination of experience and education
- Knowledge of principles of accounting and intermediate accounting (12 semester hours of college-level accounting with at least 6 semester hours at intermediate level)
- 90 days of federal civilian service since latest non-temporary competitive appointment (for current federal employees)
- One year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement for GS grades above GS-05)