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Tax Examiner - Income/Estate Tax Division
Maine Revenue Service —Augusta, ME
- $58,302.40 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills

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Tax Examiner - Income/Estate Tax Division
Maine Revenue Service —Augusta, ME
A Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution -OR- four (4) years of equivalent post-secondary education, training, and/or professional level…
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Tax Examiner - Income/Estate Tax Division

Maine Revenue Service
Augusta, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,302.40 a year

Qualifications

Corporate tax expertise
Debt collection phone call
Computer Science
Finance
Sales tax
Computer literacy
Writing skills
Basic math
Handling customer inquiries
Tax audits
Mid-level
Bachelor's degree
Financial records review
Decision making
Debt collection payment plan
Accounting and finance experience
Computer skills
Debt collection negotiation
Debt collection mediation
Terms and conditions negotiation

Full Job Description

JOB

This position involves the examination, assessment, and collection of various state taxes. Responsibilities also include responding to taxpayer questions or concerns.

Tax Examiners must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and to deal tactfully and professionally with the public and their representatives, tax professionals, legislators and employees throughout Maine Revenue Services (MRS).

A successful applicant will communicate and write clearly and effectively; have knowledge of computers and computer programs; have the ability to comprehend federal and state tax law; possess excellent math skills and knowledge of basic accounting principles; and have the ability to deal effectively with taxpayers and their representatives in confrontational situations.

MRS consists of a number of divisions. The primary responsibility of a Tax Examiner varies by division and may not include all typical duties listed below. For example, while the primary duty of a Tax Examiner in the Compliance division is to collect tax delinquencies, the primary duty of a Tax Examiner in the Sales Tax and Income Tax divisions is to review tax returns and refund requests and make appropriate adjustments and assessments.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
Reviews tax returns, applications, and records for completeness and accuracy.

Calculates the amount of sales, excise, income, and/or other taxes due in order to make assessments.

Reviews information from various sources to identify potential non-filers.

Contacts taxpayers in writing or by telephone for a variety of reasons including to clarify assessments imposed on them.

Establishes ability to pay and collects taxes through telephone contact or enforced collection measures; negotiates payment terms.

Discusses and explains various tax forms, laws, and policies with taxpayers and their representatives.

Interprets and applies federal and state tax codes for personal, business, and corporate taxes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

A Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution -OR- four (4) years of equivalent post-secondary education, training, and/or professional level experience in accounting, tax collection, finance, or directly related computer science that demonstrates the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.

All job candidates applying for Maine Revenue Services’ positions will be subject to a tax clearance check. To be selected for a position, all returns must be filed, and tax liabilities must be paid in full. The results of the tax clearance check will be documented as part of the selection process.

State law requires that applicants seeking initial employment with Maine Revenue Services undergo a fingerprint based state and federal criminal history record check.

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