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In Brief... Tax Inspector

 Brief Description:

Works for the Revenue Commissioners to make sure that businesses follow tax laws and pay the correct amount of tax. Also responsible for detecting and reporting tax evasion.


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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Level 8 Honours Degree and or Professional Qualification

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