Work is typically performed in a field setting under the general direction of the Tax Field Supervisor. Supervision and training of lower level examiners is a frequent, even regular requirement.
Assignments typically consist of the most difficult tax cases.
Investigations consist of examining accounting and other business records and or analyzing external indices and or interviewing third parties to determine correct tax liabilities. Conducts research into applicable state and federal laws, including statutes, regulations, rulings, court cases, and other documents. Prepares or approves reports on audits and acts as witness in any subsequent court or departmental hearings. Acts as team leader to coordinate workloads with junior members of an audit team, advising and generally overseeing junior members to assist and monitor their development, and when necessary, take steps to move stalled audits toward closure. Instructs field examiners in a formal teaching capacity.