Tax law specialist tax law specialist

Company:  US Internal Revenue Service
Location: Anchorage
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Full job description

Duties

WHAT IS THE LBI - LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at: will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Large Business and International, Director Withholding, Exchange and International Individual Compliance (WEIIC), DFO EOS, Exchange of Information (EOI).

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

Performs reviews of assigned Exchange of Information (EOI) cases, defining and obtaining requested information, prepares EOI requests for information for the EOI manager's review and signature. Performs any required research, follow-ups and/or reports to be sent to the IRS office or foreign government official office. Maintains inventory controls, historical case files, and administrative reports.

Maintains liaison contacts with personnel of foreign government offices to obtain needed information not available through public information sources, or to identify key persons with whom the EOI Manager should meet to obtain necessary information.

Reviews responses received from IRS offices and foreign governments on assigned EOI cases, and prepares appropriate letters and closing documents for the EOI manager's review and signature.

As directed by the EOI manager, prepares drafts of summons for records needed from banks, other financial institutions, and corporations in the U.S.

Provides advice, counsel, assistance, and guidance to taxpayers and employees, the incumbent makes legal determinations applying applicable provisions of the tax law in LMSB Programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting."
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:

You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSES YOU SELECT.
Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information

  • A 1-year probationary period is required.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position.
  • Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:30pm
  • Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Agency contact information

IRS Austin External

Next steps

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