Remote Tax Auditor

Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see This is a re-advertisement of JC-521342. This is the recruiting and training level in the Tax Auditor (TA) series. Under close supervision of a Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) II, the Tax Auditor, in the Local Revenue Branch (LRB), reviews taxpayer sales and use tax returns, claims for refund, and discusses the application of tax laws with taxpayers and staff. The TA interprets and applies sales and use tax law, transactions tax law, regulations and annotations to ensure taxpayer compliance. The TA analyzes sales and use tax returns, reviews taxpayer correspondence, communicates with taxpayers and district office staff through verbal and written communication, establishes determinations for additional tax, prepares reallocations of local and district taxes, interest and penalties amounts due, performs return maintenance based on investigation findings, processes relief from penalty cases and makes recommendations, and assists billing and adjustment staff with more complex cases.
Here is the link to the exam bulletin for the Tax Auditor CalCareers
Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.
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Position may be located in a high-rise building.
Partial Telework is available.
Standard office environment.
Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
Position requires employees to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
Partial Telework is available.
CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

Located near Downtown, major freeway access, multiple eateries.
The new sustainable May Lee State Office Complex is located in the Sacramento River District. It has an on-site coffee shop, cafeteria, gym, and daycare center.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred
Paper applications must include
are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required
documents or materials were filed.
completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under “Required
Application Documents” must be submitted with your application package.
on the right under “Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with
their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your
application being disqualified.
Applications must include a description of the duties performed
candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application .

confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth, etc.) your documents prior to submission.
link to the exam bulletin for the Tax Auditor CalCareers
allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to
withdraw your application, please contact the Certification Section at View email address on us.fitly.work other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s
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The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at