Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents job is best suited to those who like to work within set rules and laws have more inclination towards numeracy rather than creativity. There will be no dearth of employment opportunities as these professionals will be required in same numbers when economy is booming or slumping.

Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents are government’s agents to collect taxes from all the individuals and businesses. They ensure that tax returns are filed properly, and they follow up with taxpayers whose returns are questionable or who owe more than they have paid.

Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents have different duties and responsibilities:

Tax examiners deals with the simplest tax returns
Revenue agents specialize in tax-related accounting
Collectors, also called revenue officers in the IRS, deal with overdue accounts.

Role of Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Review filed tax returns
Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address problems and to request supporting documentation
Conduct field audits and investigations of income tax returns
Evaluate financial information
Keep records on each case they deal with
Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment