REVENUE OFFICER I (TAXATION)

State of careers Rhode Island

13h•$57,873 - $66,196•Hybrid

About The Position

This position assists in the Division of Taxation's tax collection program for delinquent accounts and securing delinquent tax returns. The role involves performing moderately complex tax collection activities, either in the field or office, and related duties as required. The Revenue Officer I works under the close supervision of a higher-grade Revenue Officer, with ongoing review of progress, results, and adherence to laws and procedures. Typically, there is no supervisory responsibility for this role.

Requirements

A working knowledge of the pertinent provisions of the state's tax laws, rules, and regulations dealing with taxpayer liability.
Ability to interpret such laws, rules, and regulations to individuals, partnerships, and corporate business organizations.
A working knowledge of investigative techniques involved in the collection of delinquent taxes and the ability to apply them.
A working knowledge of the legal principles of property rights and the ability to apply them in seeking liens on property for tax collection purposes.
Ability to read and interpret financial statements for tax collection purposes.
A working knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the collection of delinquent taxes and the ability to apply them.
A working knowledge of state and federal insolvency laws and proceedings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with delinquent taxpayers or their representatives.
Graduation from a four-year college of recognized standing with a major in Accounting or a closely related field, OR twenty-seven (27) credits in Accounting/Finance, OR a Master's Degree in Accounting.
Possession and maintenance of a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment and continually thereafter.

Responsibilities

Assist in the Division of Taxation's tax collection program for delinquent accounts and securing delinquent tax returns by assisting in the performance of moderately complex tax collection activities.
Conduct interviews with taxpayers and their representatives to determine methods of liquidating previously determined tax liabilities.
Provide taxpayers with tax information and business counsel to promote voluntary compliance with state tax laws.
Verify and analyze the taxpayer's financial condition by investigating submitted financial statements or obtaining information from third-party sources.
Arrange payment agreements based on the determination of the taxpayer's financial condition and ability to pay.
Determine the lien rights or the state's equity in the taxpayer's property or rights to property prior to taking enforcement action.
Make a variety of offers in compromise related to delinquency and penalty assessments, nonpayment penalties, and enforcement procedures.
Determine and recommend transferee assessments against corporate officers and employees where the liability cannot be collected from the corporate entity.
Conduct investigations relative to delinquent accounts or returns involving decedent's estates and various insolvency proceedings under state and federal bankruptcy laws.
Advise taxpayers on matters such as taxable income, allowable deductions, and the taxability of articles or services to facilitate the preparation of delinquent returns.
Advise taxpayers of the various payment provisions of the state tax laws and their possible liability for penalties if they fail to comply with such provisions.
Collect monies determined to be owed following tax liability investigations, as required.
Perform other related duties as required.