Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
SOC Code: 13-2081 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $73,632 | $94,058 | $114,504 | $134,930 |
| Modesto, CA | $81,141 | $98,134 | $115,149 | $132,142 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $74,214 | $92,872 | $111,530 | $130,187 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $66,040 | $86,653 | $107,245 | $127,858 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $79,976 | $95,368 | $110,739 | $126,131 |
| Vallejo, CA | $72,821 | $90,168 | $107,536 | $124,883 |
| Chico, CA | $50,835 | $74,194 | $97,552 | $120,910 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $75,774 | $90,792 | $105,810 | $120,827 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $70,179 | $87,027 | $103,854 | $120,702 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $69,243 | $85,862 | $102,502 | $119,122 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| City of Kansas City, Missouri | 1 | $48,432 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $48,432 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.2 | |
| Writing | 3.2 | |
| Mathematics | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.3 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Administrative | 3.9 |
| Law and Government | 3.7 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 33.6% |
| Associate's degree | 25.6% |
| High school diploma | 23.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 13.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.
- Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns.
- Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.
- Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.
- Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.
- Answer questions from taxpayers and assist them in completing tax forms.
Technology Skills
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