Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents work for Federal, State, and local governments. A bachelors degree in accounting is becoming the standard source of training; in State and local government, less formal education or work experience may be sufficient. Employment is expected to grow more slowly than average. Because of the relatively small number of openings, jobseekers can expect to face competition; workers with knowledge of tax laws and experience working with complex tax issues will have the best opportunities.
On average, Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents earn $ 45,620 per year.
Job Opportunities for Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents are expected to:
Increase slower than average.
Taxes are one of the certainties of life, and as long as governments collect taxes, there will be jobs for tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents. By reviewing tax returns, conducting audits, identifying taxes payable, and collecting overdue tax dollars, these workers ensure that governments obtain revenues from businesses and citizens.
Many tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents have a bachelors degree. But relevant experience, or a combination of postsecondary education and experience, is sufficient qualification for many jobs. Specialized experience is sufficient to qualify for many jobs in State and local government.
In 2006, tax examiners, revenue agents, and collectors held about 81,000 jobs at all levels of government. About 44 percent worked for the Federal Government, 37 percent for State governments, and the remainder for local governments. In the IRS, tax examiners and revenue agents predominate because of the need to examine or audit tax returns. Collectors make up a smaller proportion, because most disputed tax liabilities do not require enforced collection.
