• Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
  • Government and Public Administration
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 62,349
    $42,224 range bar $105,456
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Moderately Growing
  • Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue agents determine how much is owed in taxes and collect tax from individuals and businesses on behalf of federal, state, and local governments. They review tax returns, conduct audits, identify taxes owed, and collect overdue tax payments.

What do they typically do

  • Review filed tax returns to determine whether credits and deductions claimed are allowed by law
  • Contact taxpayers to address problems and to request supporting documentation
  • Conduct field audits and investigations of income tax returns to verify information or to update tax liabilities
  • Evaluate financial information, using their understanding of accounting procedures and knowledge of changes to tax laws and regulations
  • Keep records on each active case including telephone numbers and actions taken
  • Notify taxpayers of overpayment or underpayment and issue a refund or request additional payment

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Average Annual
Job Growth +0.9%
Job Openings 18

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