WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES, RETURN INTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE SERVICES? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): TS - RICS-Return Integrity and Compliance Services - REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Coordinates the frivolous filer processes. Obtains and maintains statistical information on those processes, developing new or modified procedures, goals, or evaluation plans.
Identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, deficiencies, or other similar factors affecting operations. Seeks counsel advice, coordinates and issues guidance based on the advice. Collects, develops, analyzes and disseminates information related to violations of tax, currency and other Internal Revenue Codes and regulations so as to assist in selecting and conducting complex tax investigations.
Analyzes collected information, resolving conflicts in data and reconstructing missing information to produce a comprehensive picture of tax-related activities. Identifies issues to be pursued based on large, unusual or questionable items. Utilizes appropriate tax law and facts needed to resolve them. Presents findings and delivers briefings, some specific to preparer/promoter activities, helping others to understand and accept findings and recommendations.
Negotiates solutions to disputed recommendations. Evaluates available data to identify all possible sources of information. Identifies and investigates separate issues that may grow from assigned cases. Assembles strategic and tactical reports concerning tax avoidance arguments and other special projects. Participates in the preparation of strategic enforcement trend analyses and forecasts needed by management for policy planning and resource allocation.
Reviews investigative reports and prepares finished reports that assess the impact of events upon specific aspects of tax administration. Develops long-range estimates and evaluations of the growth or decline of tax-related activities. Determines the impact and possible consequences of tax avoidance activities. Makes appropriate recommendations based on the analysis, recognizing badges of fraudulent activity.
STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD96162 and PD96114 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
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This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This is a Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, 40 hrs/week position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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