Tax Examiners Tax Examiners Tax examiners check tax returns to see if individuals paid the correct amount. Some examiners collect unpaid taxes. Tax examiners review and investigate federal income tax returns. They check and correct tax debts for both individuals and businesses.
Examiners start by analyzing accounting books and records.
They determine whether the proper accounting methods were used and rules were followed. They also check documents and financial dealings to make sure all information was used. Next, examiners figure out how much tax the individual must pay. They talk with taxpayers to explain issues and tax laws. If the individual does not agree to pay the taxes, then examiners pass the case to other workers.