Internal Revenue Service
Tax Specialist - Tax Compliance Officer (TCO) - DIRECT HIRE (12 Month Register)
Internal Revenue Service, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Duties
WHAT IS THE
TAX EXEMPT/GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (TE/GE) DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Tax Exempt and Government Entities, Exempt Organizations and Government Entities, Examinations, Compliance and Review.The following are the duties of this position at the full working level:Plans and conducts independent limited examinations and related investigations of a variety of individual and business taxpayers, or exempt organizations, employee plans or government entities involving complex tax issues and accounting records. SB/SE Specialty Program activities include investigations of strategic or special emphasis programs such as claims, non-filers, worker classification, tip reporting, and fringe benefits. Specialty Program TCOs specialize in the areas of Federal Income Tax Withholding (FITW), Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA), and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA).Advises taxpayers of their rights as defined in the examination and appeal guidelines, the actual examination procedures, and an explanation of current tax and reporting responsibilities and the importance and benefit of meeting future responsibilities.Conducts required filing checks to determine that other required returns are filed. Conducts concurrent examinations of these and other related returns when warranted.Identifies issues to be pursued based on large, unusual, or questionable items that produce a significant tax or compliance effect and utilizes the tax law and facts needed to resolve them. Considers gross income during the examination of all income tax returns. Recognizes indicators of fraudulent activity and develops appropriate referrals.Determines and considers the collectibility of potential tax deficiencies at all stages of the examination. Solicits payment and/or offers installment agreements when appropriate. Prepares work papers and reports documenting findings and conclusions.This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.Requirements
Conditions of Employment: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.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement or time of referral:SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
Applicants must provide evidence of accounting knowledge at a level that is equivalent to 6 semester hours of accounting for positions at the GS-9 level and below or 12 semester hours of accounting for positions above the GS-9 level.GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-05:
You must have 3 years of general experience. General experience for this position includes: experience gained in government, business or industry, investigative work, banking, law, accounting, or other work appropriate to the position to be filled.ORYou may substitute education for general experience as follows: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.ORCertificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-07:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.ORYou may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 1 full year of graduate level education in a field of study such as: accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law, or other related fields.ORSuperior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-09:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.ORYou may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study in an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law, or other related fields.ORLL.B. or J.D., if related to accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law, or other related fields.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.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.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).Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.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 01/22/2025.Agency contact information
IRS Austin ExternalEmail:Address:TEGE - Exempt Organizations and Government Entities1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US
Next steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures. 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.Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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WHAT IS THE
TAX EXEMPT/GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (TE/GE) DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Tax Exempt and Government Entities, Exempt Organizations and Government Entities, Examinations, Compliance and Review.The following are the duties of this position at the full working level:Plans and conducts independent limited examinations and related investigations of a variety of individual and business taxpayers, or exempt organizations, employee plans or government entities involving complex tax issues and accounting records. SB/SE Specialty Program activities include investigations of strategic or special emphasis programs such as claims, non-filers, worker classification, tip reporting, and fringe benefits. Specialty Program TCOs specialize in the areas of Federal Income Tax Withholding (FITW), Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA), and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA).Advises taxpayers of their rights as defined in the examination and appeal guidelines, the actual examination procedures, and an explanation of current tax and reporting responsibilities and the importance and benefit of meeting future responsibilities.Conducts required filing checks to determine that other required returns are filed. Conducts concurrent examinations of these and other related returns when warranted.Identifies issues to be pursued based on large, unusual, or questionable items that produce a significant tax or compliance effect and utilizes the tax law and facts needed to resolve them. Considers gross income during the examination of all income tax returns. Recognizes indicators of fraudulent activity and develops appropriate referrals.Determines and considers the collectibility of potential tax deficiencies at all stages of the examination. Solicits payment and/or offers installment agreements when appropriate. Prepares work papers and reports documenting findings and conclusions.This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.Requirements
Conditions of Employment: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.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement or time of referral:SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
Applicants must provide evidence of accounting knowledge at a level that is equivalent to 6 semester hours of accounting for positions at the GS-9 level and below or 12 semester hours of accounting for positions above the GS-9 level.GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-05:
You must have 3 years of general experience. General experience for this position includes: experience gained in government, business or industry, investigative work, banking, law, accounting, or other work appropriate to the position to be filled.ORYou may substitute education for general experience as follows: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.ORCertificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-07:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.ORYou may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 1 full year of graduate level education in a field of study such as: accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law, or other related fields.ORSuperior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-09:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.ORYou may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study in an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law, or other related fields.ORLL.B. or J.D., if related to accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law, or other related fields.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.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.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).Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.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 01/22/2025.Agency contact information
IRS Austin ExternalEmail:Address:TEGE - Exempt Organizations and Government Entities1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US
Next steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures. 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.Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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