Correspondence Examination Technician *CTAP/RPP Only*
WHAT DOES A CORRESPONDENCE EXAMINATION TECHNICIAN DO? As an Correspondence Examination Technician you will examine income tax returns covering a wide variety of tax liability issues through correspondence and telephone contact with the taxpayer. The work covers a wide range of programs involving current and prior year tax rules, regulations, and procedures. Cases worked are primarily Individual Master File (IMF), however, due to the wide range of programs and issues involved you may also work Business Master File (BMF) issues as well. As a Correspondence Examination Technician you will:
Perform case analysis on pre-classified returns and unresolved responses; classify returns with high correspondence examination potential or complex issues. Examine programs and tax law changes; research using IDRS and AIMS generated material; inform recurring procedural problems and suggests new methods. Contact taxpayers to obtain information, explain liability, and encourage compliance; protect confidentiality of taxpayer information within the confines of disclosure laws, rules, and regulations. Reconstruct transactions and identify prior processing errors to determine whether to assess or waive tax liability; compute gross income and make appropriate adjustments. Process cases that may involve restricted interest and multiple year adjustments; recognize indications of suspect tax return preparers, tax protesters and indications of fraud. Initiate handling notices to provide instructions for the full range of corrections to taxpayer accounts; provide telephone assistance to the public in answering technical questions on specific cases. Recognize correspondence that meets congressional or PRP criteria, and ensure expedited handling. Protect government's interest regarding imminent statute expiration cases. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at http:
//www.jobs.irs.gov/ You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-07 LEVEL:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
demonstrate knowledge of tax rules, regulations, and procedures as well as the penalty and interest rate computations. This includes cases involving restricted interest, minimum and alternative minimum tax, income averaging, and tax preference items. In-depth knowledge of a broad range of filing requirements and offsets. Working knowledge of AIMS, IDRS, service center processing procedures, master file transaction codes, procedures for effecting account corrections and adjustments. Knowledge of business, fiduciary, and estate tax. Thorough knowledge of procedures and criteria relating to statute protection and expiration including Restricted Waivers of Consent and controlling of the statute. Ability to provide clear and concise replies to taxpayers and diplomacy in telephone contacts.-The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.-To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
You must have been at the GS-06 level for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Perform case analysis on pre-classified returns and unresolved responses; classify returns with high correspondence examination potential or complex issues. Examine programs and tax law changes; research using IDRS and AIMS generated material; inform recurring procedural problems and suggests new methods. Contact taxpayers to obtain information, explain liability, and encourage compliance; protect confidentiality of taxpayer information within the confines of disclosure laws, rules, and regulations. Reconstruct transactions and identify prior processing errors to determine whether to assess or waive tax liability; compute gross income and make appropriate adjustments. Process cases that may involve restricted interest and multiple year adjustments; recognize indications of suspect tax return preparers, tax protesters and indications of fraud. Initiate handling notices to provide instructions for the full range of corrections to taxpayer accounts; provide telephone assistance to the public in answering technical questions on specific cases. Recognize correspondence that meets congressional or PRP criteria, and ensure expedited handling. Protect government's interest regarding imminent statute expiration cases. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at http:
//www.jobs.irs.gov/ You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-07 LEVEL:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
demonstrate knowledge of tax rules, regulations, and procedures as well as the penalty and interest rate computations. This includes cases involving restricted interest, minimum and alternative minimum tax, income averaging, and tax preference items. In-depth knowledge of a broad range of filing requirements and offsets. Working knowledge of AIMS, IDRS, service center processing procedures, master file transaction codes, procedures for effecting account corrections and adjustments. Knowledge of business, fiduciary, and estate tax. Thorough knowledge of procedures and criteria relating to statute protection and expiration including Restricted Waivers of Consent and controlling of the statute. Ability to provide clear and concise replies to taxpayers and diplomacy in telephone contacts.-The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.-To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
You must have been at the GS-06 level for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
- Department:
0503 Financial Clerical And Assistance - Salary Range:
$42,704 to $55,516 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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