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Internal Revenue Service

Amended Tax Law Specialist (12 Month Register) (Direct Hire)

Internal Revenue Service, Hauppauge, New York, United States, 11788


Duties

WHAT IS THE

LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)

DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Large Business and International Director Cross Border ActivitiesThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level:Serves as a technical expert in examinations of significant tax compliance issues and provides expert advice that may impact tax compliance strategy and the examination program as a whole.Performs assignments that are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on issues facing the business unit. Develops, plans, analyzes and interprets policy on behalf of the Service.Provides tax law expertise, leverages specialized technical skills and knowledge, advises on new tax law and high risk/ emerging issues impacting business entities to bring to resolution.Participates with cross-functional representatives nationwide. Assists and advises internal and external stakeholders in all aspects of planning, execution and resolution of examinations related to cross border business tax issues to ensure organizational goals and objectives are met and policy is adhered to and in conformance with written standards.Advises and assists the Practice Area regarding the interpretation and application of Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, Federal Court cases, and IRS administrative guidance as related to cross border business tax issues. Advises officials in the IRS on proposed legislation and other matters affecting the work of Large Business and International.Requirements

Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or other. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work 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.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement

OR

time of referral:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

GS-14 LEVEL:

To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (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:Legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required application of the Federal tax laws, regulations, court rulings, or other legal authority related to the position to be filled (including large business international tax issues).Experience in preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc., related to Federal taxation of corporate entities.Experience performing research on tax law issues and business practices for their impact on tax compliance.Experience analyzing large business returns pertaining to the application of tax principles, policies, legal decisions, and guidance with large business returns in international tax areas.Experience applying the tax laws and principles to effectively ensure fair compliance with the law.Experience reviewing taxpayers' legal and economic structure, and business practices.Experience formulating positions and preparing written supporting recommendations to management on matters relating to the theories, concepts, principles, and application of Federal tax laws (including large business international issues).Experience providing specialized technical advice concerning tax planning strategies and emerging issues (including large business international tax issues).Experience communicating orally and in writing with stakeholders in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions and/or IRS representatives regarding a variety of tax issues.Education

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.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.Additional Information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.A 1-year probationary period is required.This is a Bargaining unit position.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.Relocation expenses - NoObtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 02/07/2025. This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come available.Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application

- QuestionnaireEducation

- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)

- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma

(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you

MUST

submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).How to Apply

This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis.The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 02/07/2025 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday).Agency Contact Information

IRS Austin ExternalEmailAddress:LBI - Director Cross Border Activities1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US

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Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at . We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

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