How To Become a Tax Examiner and Collector and Revenue Agent

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Tax Examiners or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Tax Examiners what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Tax examiners need a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and specialized experience in accounting, auditing, or tax compliance work. Revenue agents need a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a related discipline. Collectors usually must have some combination of relevant college education and specialized experience.

How hard is it

You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Tax Examiner and Collector and Revenue Agent. For example, an electrician must complete three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need 1 or 2 years of on-the-job training and informal training with experienced workers. These careers usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Similar careers include hydroelectric production managers, travel agents, electricians, court reporters, and medical assistants.

License and certifications

No license or certification required for Tax Examiners and Collectors and Revenue Agents

Skills required

We asked other Tax Examiners if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Tax Examiners are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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