If you’ve ever yearned to work in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, now’s your chance.
In an email to tax professionals this week, the nation’s tax agency said it’s hiring appeals officers.
Here’s the message from the IRS:
The IRS Independent Office of Appeals is hiring appeals officers (team case leads – ATCLs). Qualified candidates will fill positions in locations nationwide at the GS 15 grade level, with minimum pay starting at $147,945. The IRS offers a highly competitive pay and benefits package – it’s a great place for a professional career in civil service.
ATCLs lead teams of Appeals Officers and specialists reviewing disputes involving multiple tax issues, large businesses, and international matters. They apply extensive experience to resolve complex and novel issues with a team of peers dedicated to professionalism, technical expertise, and resolving federal tax controversies without litigation.
In describing the importance of the role, David Borden, Chief of Appeals, shared the following perspective: “Appeals continues to hear a significant number of highly complex cases each year, including increased taxpayer use of alternative dispute resolution programs. The ATCLs support improved taxpayer service in these areas through traditional appeals and by serving as mediators between Compliance and taxpayers as part of Appeals fast track settlement. Appeals values both internal and external perspectives, supporting our mission to resolve cases impartially between the government and taxpayers. In particular, adding external perspectives is in furtherance of our independence and reinforces taxpayer confidence that we will seek to resolve cases in an impartial and fair manner.”
To apply, visit the USAJOBS website here.
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