Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

$59,740

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

-2% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents work to ensure individuals and businesses pay the correct amount of taxes to federal, state, or local governments. Their days involve reviewing tax returns, financial records, and supporting documents to verify that calculations are accurate and all income has been properly reported. They examine complex financial statements, identify discrepancies, and determine whether taxpayers have followed current tax laws and regulations.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Taxation(masters)Villanova University, PA

Taxation(masters)Golden Gate University, CA

Taxation(masters)Northern Illinois University, IL

Accounting(grad-cert)Babson College, MA

Taxation(masters)DePaul University, IL

Taxation(masters)Northeastern University Professional Programs, MA

Taxation(masters)Northeastern University, MA

Accounting(masters)Golden Gate University, CA

Accounting(bachelors)Georgetown University, DC

Taxation(masters)California State University-Northridge, CA

Accounting(grad-cert)George Mason University, VA

Taxation(masters)University of San Diego, CA

Taxation(masters)Loyola Marymount University, CA

Taxation(masters)San Jose State University, CA

Taxation(masters)California State University-East Bay, CA

Taxation(masters)California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA

Taxation(masters)American International College, MA

Taxation(masters)Boston University, MA

Taxation(masters)Pace University, NY

Taxation(masters)California State University-Fullerton, CA

Taxation(masters)CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, NY

Accounting(masters)University of Maryland Global Campus, MD

Accounting(masters)New York University, NY

Accounting(masters)University of Michigan-Flint, MI

Taxation(masters)Fordham University, NY

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