Tax Examiner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Tax Examiner 1 with the Bureau of Individual Taxes, you will learn what it takes to examine, process, and adjust individual tax returns. This trainee level work offers the chance to develop a great deal of technical tax knowledge and gain the experience needed to effectively conduct research and examine individual tax returns. You will support taxpayers and help ensure that their returns are filed and processed correctly. Apply now to start the next chapter of your career with a team that values accuracy, public service, and continuous learning. This role focuses on examining and processing individual tax returns to ensure taxpayers follow state laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Two years of general office work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment, including a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

Responsibilities

• Examine individual tax returns, legal documents, and other supporting documentation for accuracy and the presence of all information required
• Research laws, rules, and procedures and interpret tax rules, regulations, and contracts
• Determine types of income that are reportable or excludable
• Calculate and verify tax amounts
• Review and apply payments to appropriate accounts
• Approve or deny refund requests
• Determine if the complexity of the return requires further review
• Assists internal and external stakeholders by telephone and email
• Send, review, and respond to correspondence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed