Internal Revenue Agent (Special Enforcement Program)

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Duties

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.

1. Conducts package audits to determine that other required returns such as information, excise, or specialty returns are filed and conduct concurrent examinations of these and other returns when warranted. Recognizes the need for specialists and makes appropriate referrals.
2. Evaluates the content of new and modified legislation and assess the impact on the program.
3. Establishes a network of contacts among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and interacts with officials on a regular and frequent basis.
4. Identifies issues to be pursued based on large, unusual or questionable items which produce significant tax or compliance effect, recognizes the impact and utilizes the appropriate tax law and facts needed to resolve them. Identifies, develops and investigates those issues which have significant fraud potential and develops appropriate referrals.

Standard Position Descriptions (SPD): PD94595 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.