Job Summary

WHAT IS THE APPEALS DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): Appeals - Examination Appeals Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-13: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must include at least four (4) of the following: Applying tax law and/or accounting principles, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting records or legal issues to resolve tax issues or determine tax liabilities. Conducting legal research and interpreting the law in situations where there are uncertainties or conflicts in statutes, regulations, case law, precedence or other guidance to determine and apply the appropriate intent of the law in tax situations. Resolving tax issues (e.g., Passive Activity Losses, Income Recognition, Hobby Losses, Net Operating Losses, and other special reporting topics). Preparing, examining, interpreting and/or analyzing financial statements/records for corporate reporting, to determine tax liability or to resolve tax disputes. Applying litigation procedures and making judgments involving matters of law particularly as they relate to resolving tax disputes. Negotiating the resolution of tax disputes between government and corporate or individual taxpayers. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.