Internal Revenue Agent Job Description
Internal revenue agents provide accounting services in the form of tax audits to agencies at all levels of government.
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Duties
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An agent reviews the tax returns of businesses, and sometimes individuals, checking them for accuracy in a process called an audit. This is a review of income, sales and excise tax returns filed by different entities.
Agencies
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The Internal Revenue Service is a major agency hiring internal revenue agents, but state and local governments also hire agents on a regular basis.
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Required Education
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A background in accounting is key to becoming an internal revenue agent, with most government agencies looking for either a bachelor's degree with significant coursework in accounting, or some combination of work experience and education.
Advancement Potential
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As agents gain more experience, they tend to begin specializing in certain business sectors or types. After a period of service in the government, they may be eligible to compete for a managerial role.
Pay
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Internal Revenue Agents at the IRS start at the GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9 levels for pay depending on income and experience. They can earn between $27,431 and $41,563 to start in 2010, with additional increases allowed for those living in different metropolitan areas.
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