Tax Examiner I - Augusta, United States - State of Maine

State of Maine
State of Maine
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Augusta, United States

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MAINE REVENUE SERVICES

COMPLIANCE DIVISION - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT

Opening Date:
May 16, 2024

Closing Date:

May 30, 2024:

Job Class Code: 0511

Grade: 18

Salary:
$64,272.00/Annually which includes a 25% stipend

Position Number:


JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is located within the Compliance Division, Criminal Investigations Unit at 51 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Maine. This Unit investigates tax crimes for referral to the Attorney General. This position supports and assists the investigators. This position is responsible for monitoring individuals convicted of tax crimes for compliance regarding tax filing and payment requirements.

This position serves as the Agency point of contact for cases involving individuals on probation and individuals ordered to make payments of restitution.

This position involves the examination and collection of various state taxes. Responsibilities also include responding to taxpayer questions or concerns.

The Tax Examiner I is a trainee position which, upon successful completion and demonstration of certain specified competencies after 12 months, results in advancement to Tax Examiner II, and upon successful completion and demonstration of certain specified competencies after 12 months as a Tax Examiner II, results in advancement to Tax Examiner III.

Work is performed under general supervision.


Typical Duties:


  • Identifies appropriate levy sources and determines if due process has been met.
  • Answers telephones, writes letters, and communicates with a wide variety of people at all levels.
  • Establishes taxpayer's ability to pay and collects taxes through enforced collection measures and negotiates payment terms.
  • Discusses and explains various tax forms, laws, and policies with taxpayers and their representatives.
  • Explains state tax law, rules, regulations, statutes and polices to POAs, Certified Public Accountants, and taxpayers; explains basis and breakdown of tax liabilities and filing requirements.
  • Interprets and applies federal and state tax codes for personal, business, and corporate taxes.
  • Performs financial analysis for levies, payment plans, and offersincompromise.
  • Prepares cases for charge off and works problem resolution cases.
  • Prepares letters and other correspondence as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:


  • Knowledge of state tax laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of state and federal tax forms.
  • Knowledge of accounting procedures and systems.
  • Knowledge of computerized taxation systems.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality requirements of taxrelated information.
  • Ability to negotiate tax payment plans.
  • Ability to explain tax laws, rules, procedures, and forms.
  • Ability to deal effectively with taxpayers.
  • Ability to present and defend technical and administrative decisions.
  • Ability to write clear, concise reports.
  • Ability to examine tax returns/forms and detect irregularities and errors.

Minimum Qualifications:


  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution OR
  • Four (4) years of equivalent postsecondary education, training, and/or professional level experience in accounting, tax collection, finance, or directly related computer science that demonstrates the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.

_Benefits of working for the State of Maine:_


No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

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Work-Life Fit
  • Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
    13 paid holidays,
    12 days of sick leave, and
    3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
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Health Insurance Coverage
  • The State of Maine pays
    85%100% of employeeonly premiums ($10,523.28$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

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Dental Insurance
  • The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

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Retirement Plan
  • The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about
additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

  • Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for parttime employment._
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