Business Operations
Tax Examiner & Collector, Revenue Agent
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Annual openings
68
BLS median wage
$69,740
Typical education
Flexible / varies by employer
10-year growth
+11%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
Flexible / varies by employer
Credential requirement
No specific credential listed yet
Work experience
This is an entry-level job so no work experience is expected.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Government
- Regulation
Automation exposure
Moderate exposure
Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.
A typical day
- Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.
- Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns.
- Answer questions from taxpayers and assist them in completing tax forms.
- Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.
- Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.
- Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.