Employment of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents is projected to decline 6 percent from 2014 to 2024. Employment change will depend primarily on future changes to federal, state, and local government budgets. Budget reductions in recent years have resulted in decreased hiring for the agencies that employ these workers.
Within the federal government, the primary employer of these workers is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which has experienced more severe budget cuts than other federal agencies. Further employment declines for these workers in the federal government may occur if the IRS continues to operate with budget cuts. Overall employment in federal government, excluding postal service, is projected to decline 19 percent.
At the state and local level, funding for these workers' departments has been more stable. Therefore, employment of these workers in state and local government is expected to grow in line with overall state and local government employment.
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Percent change in employment, projected 2014-24
Financial specialists
10%
Total, all occupations
7%
Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents
-6%
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program