Revenue Tax Specialist 1 or 2

Salary : $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: TCS-6826-JD
Department: Revenue-Office of Revenue
Division: Taxpayer Compliance - IIT
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state's tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

We're looking for a Revenue Tax Specialist to join our Taxpayer Compliance Division!
This Revenue Tax Specialist is responsible for approving or denying tax refunds and for reviewing & researching and resolving high-level errors and compliance issues on tax returns.

Minimum Qualifications
Six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods plus one of the following:

Three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification


The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for approving (denying) tax refunds and for reviewing, researching and resolving high-level errors and compliance issues on tax returns.
• Determines if the taxpayer has provided adequate documentation in order to verify compliance issues, makes appropriate adjustments to taxpayer accounts and corresponds daily with taxpayers, tax preparers, CPA's and officers of corporations.
• A thorough knowledge of the tax laws, departmental policies and procedures, court cases, legal opinions and Revenue information computer systems is required.
• Must possess excellent interpretational, analytical, communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Audit selected tax returns and payments by analyzing the taxpayers' account and supporting documentation.
• Inspecting invoices, schedules and certifications submitted by taxpayers to determine qualification for tax credits and exemptions.
• Inspecting federal returns to insure that the taxpayers state filing is in agreement with the federal filing.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Revenue Tax Specialist 1 or 2.

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

If you are applying for a position using the baccalaureate option you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible.
Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:


Jennifer Duncan


Louisiana Department of Revenue


Human Resources Division


P.O. Box 66378

Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.


As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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LDR- LA. R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue ("LDR") to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform his job duties. If you are given a conditional offer of employment, a criminal history records check will occur before your first day of work. The check requires submission of your fingerprints that will be run through national and state databases to determine if any criminal offenses are connected to your name. Your name will also be run through local databases to check the same. After that, you will be subject to these checks, at minimum, every 5 years during your employment at LDR. Check the "Yes" box below to show your understanding of this information.

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Do you possess six semester hours in accounting, business, economics, finance, management, information systems management, or quantitative methods from an accredited college or university?

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