Once agents have a lead, they write, telephone, or visit the individual. Agents analyze the individuals assets and liabilities to determine how to pay the tax bill. They are authorized to set up payment plans. Agents also may seize property and sell it to cover the taxes. In some cases, agents use the courts to serve warrants and notices to individuals.
Agents write reports about what they found and the actions they took.
Tax Examiners is in the Business, Management, and Finance Career Cluster. Most tax examiners work indoors in an office setting. Most of them work 40 hours each week. This job can be stressful because examiners often work with angry or upset individuals. Wages vary with level of training and experience.