Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

SOC Code: 13-2081

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agentss send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 69.3/100, this role has moderate resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 69.3High
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Median Salary

$59,740

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Job Growth

-1.8%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Common Tasks

  • Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.
  • Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns.
  • Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.
  • Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.
  • Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation