I want a job with the IRS?

Question

I am want to work for the IRS eventually I am looking towards a tax examiner or revenue officer. I want to help people with their taxes, check to make sure they are doing it right.. I am getting ready to take tax classes so I can get some experience if they hire me part time.When I have enough classes I will take my Enrolled Agent exam. I do plan on going back to school so, I can earn my BA in accounting. I am 31 now going on 32, but I feel my plan is going to take too long and it might be too late.. Am I on the right path or am I way off? Any advise you can give me will be greatly appreciated..

Answer 1

It is good that you have set a goal. Taking a tax class to learn tax preparation is a good start. Going to college and taking accounting is also a positive part of the plan. The Enrolled Agent exam is not bad but it may be step down a different path than your original goal to work for the IRS. You might attempt to talk to someone that has worked for the IRS and get a good understanding of the type training and experience that would be helpful.
You must understand that the IRS is a compliance agency and your idea of helping people might not be the way most people see that agency. I have dealt with some very pleasant people there and at other time pleasant would not be the best way to describe them.

Answer 2

check out the IRS website. IRS has opening most of the year and they fully train you for tax examiners, and once you are hired you can apply with in IRS for other jobs to move on up to what ever you want.

Answer 3

go to www.usajobs.gov and apply, that is the first step in working for the IRS. You do need a degree, especially a Bachelors in Accounting but if you can get in as a clerk or secretary and then go to college to get your Bachelors that is at least a foot in the door. Good luck.

Answer 4

Why would u want to be a part of the problem?
Get a copy of the Social Security Act of 1934 and read it