WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)? 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): LBI - Director NE Compliance - Northeastern Compliance Practice Area (NECPA), DFO Mid-Atlantic. 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. Performs technical reviews on cases required to be reported to the Congressional Joint Committees on Taxation.
The cases include those in which refunds of taxes exceeding an amount specified by Congress are being proposed, and on certain cases under the authority of Section 8023 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The review includes the determination of whether refunds or credits are allowable under law and regulations and whether any offsets are proper. Upon completion of review, a report to the Joint Committee on Taxation is prepared for the appropriate signature.
Performs a technical review of Whistleblower claim cases prior to closure from the field. The cases reviewed include all award claim recommendations. This review includes the determination of whether the file is complete and adequately explains the basis for the recommendation and audit actions.
After the field has made a recommendation on a Section 6707A penalty rescission request, the information will be reviewed and a determination made to accept or reject the recommendation. Determines the nature and extent of the technical and procedural review of each case. Approves or disapproves recommendations and reports prepared by examining agents.
Explains items of income or deductions on the returns that are significant or unusual and cites the authority permitting acceptance without adjustment or explains the adjustments being proposed. Prepares memoranda and recommends disposition of cases, raising questions as to the propriety of adjustments or over-assessments proposed. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD91970 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 2026-09-11.
There are 5 openings for this position.
This is a Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift 8am-4:30pm. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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