Tax Examiner I

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

19h•$32 - $34

About The Position

This is administrative work involving the examination, assessment and collection of various State taxes; responsibilities also include responding to taxpayer questions or concerns. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of State tax laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of accounting procedures and systems.
Knowledge of state and federal tax forms.
Knowledge of computerized taxation system.
Knowledge of tax collection procedures.
Ability to negotiate tax payment plans.
Ability to explain tax laws, rules, procedures, and forms.
Ability to deal effectively with taxpayers.
Ability to present and defend technical and administrative decisions.
Ability to write clear, concise reports.
Ability to examine tax returns/forms and detect irregularities and errors.
Ability to apply business mathematics in defining and solving problems associated with tax enforcement and compliance.
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution -OR- a four (4) year combination of training, education, and/or experience in business, computer science, banking/finance, accounting and/or tax collection work.

Responsibilities

Reviews tax returns, applications and records for completeness and accuracy.
Calculates amount of sales, excise, income tax 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.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.