WHAT IS Small Business/Self Employed (SBSE)? 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): SBSE EXAM - Examination Deputy Operations - Specialty Exam - Employment Tax 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. Conducts pre-audit analysis of assigned cases, researching any available background materials, and formulates a plan for the audit.
Performs employment tax examinations of very large and complex business entities with extensive operations often conducted through subsidiaries or other related operating components. Examinations are conducted both independently and as the employment tax expert on an audit team in the examination of a controlled large case.
The incumbent specializes in the areas of Income Tax Withholding, Federal Insurance Contribution Act, Federal Unemployment Tax Act and Railroad Retirement Tax Act. Utilizes advanced investigative, interviewing, fact-finding and auditing techniques in the examination of voluminous books and records and complex accounting systems to determine if the tax has been accurately reported.
Researches available guidelines and reference material to resolve questions of tax law that may arise during the course of the examination. Since issues are typically without precedent or the subject of conflicting precedents, this research is of necessity intensive and precise. Prepares a written report and informs the taxpayer or representative of any changes to tax liability, explaining reasons for the adjustment.
Negotiates to reach agreement with the taxpayer and explains appeal procedures as necessary. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD90841 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.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).
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This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $172980/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
There are 14 openings for this position.
This is a Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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