Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents ensure that federal, state, and local governments get their tax money from businesses and citizens. They review tax returns, conduct audits, identify taxes owed, and collect overdue tax payments.
Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents work for federal, state, and local governments. Many work primarily in an office environment; others spend most of their time doing field audits in taxpayers' homes or places of business.
Most tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents need a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. However, the level of education and experience required varies by position and employer.
The median annual wage for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents was $51,430 in May 2015.
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.
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