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In Brief... Inspector of Taxes

 Brief Description:

Assess and collect tax from both business and professional individuals.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 25

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Collect taxes from individuals or businesses according to prescribed laws and regulations. 

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Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, and of accounting procedures and theory to properly evaluate financial information. 

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Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken. 

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Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns. 

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Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation. 

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Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent. 

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Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment. 

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Conduct independent field audits and investigations of income tax returns to verify information or to amend tax liabilities. 

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Review filed tax returns to determine whether claimed tax credits and deductions are allowed by law. 

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Review selected tax returns to determine the nature and extent of audits to be performed on them. 


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