Investigator 1 - Department of Revenue - State Tax Division, See Posting for Counties
State of West Virginia
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Revenue Agent 2 - Revenue - Tax - Berkeley Co.
State of West Virginia
Revenue - Tax
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$35,702 - $61,628
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves collecting overdue taxes from individuals and businesses in West Virginia by contacting them through calls, letters, or in-person visits, while also educating them on tax rules to encourage compliance.
The role requires investigating tax records, auditing financial details, and negotiating payment plans to resolve debts.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in accounting or collections who is organized, good at communicating, and willing to travel frequently in the Martinsburg area.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, including six semester hours in accounting (substitutions allowed for relevant experience)
- Valid driver's license and access to a car for frequent travel
- Willingness to live in or relocate to the Martinsburg, WV area
- Successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check
- Pass a tax compliance check
- Strong skills in communication, investigation, and negotiation for handling taxpayer interactions and resolving delinquencies
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***
***PLEASE CHECK OTHER INFORMATION SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY***
************ POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE ******************
Under general supervision and at the full performance level, pursues the collection of delinquent taxes owed to the State of West Virginia by communicating with taxpayers and/or their representatives in person, by phone, and by mail.
Promotes voluntary compliance with state tax laws and educates the taxpayers on the WV State Code.
Investigates situations of potential non-compliance and complaints made to the agency about delinquent taxpayers.
Reviews tax returns and their supporting documentation, including financial information.
Researches and audits various databases, courthouse records, and applicable laws, regulations, and policies to investigate cases of delinquency.
Issues bad check warrants, third party levies and garnishments, liens, and notices of revocation.
Determines delinquent taxpayer liabilities and determines the appropriate course of action to resolve cases of delinquency.
Negotiates with taxpayers payment plans that do not exceed 12 months in length.
If the appropriate course of action to resolve a delinquency involves any of the following, recommends such action to upper management: long-term payment plans exceeding 12 months; the pursuit of a criminal investigation; lien releases; business license revocation; offers in compromise; waivers of additions.
Represents the Tax Division at hearings. Performs related work as required. Frequent travel is required, so applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to the Martinsburg, WV area.
Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division’s expense.
Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.
The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.
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Berkeley County
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Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university which must have included six semester hours in accounting.Substitution: Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, credit collections, preparation of tax returns, or related work outside the Department may be substituted at the rate of two years of experience for one year of college; or tenure with the Department of Tax & Revenue in a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required training. If the experience being substituted is in the area of bookkeeping, accounting or credit collections, the six hour accounting requirement may be waived.
Special Requirement: Availability of a car and possession of a valid driver's license are required.
**Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.**
Additional Information
PG: 12 $35,702 - $61,628
Market Rate: $54,918
Email applications to TaxCareers@wv.gov Mail to:Tax CommissionerWV State Tax DivisionP.O.
Box 11771Charleston, WV 25339 Please include posting number TCOM260009 and job title Revenue Agent 2 on application.
Note: Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's on-line method, are not forwarded to the Tax Division.
Division of Personnel application can be found online HERE (Download application and save to your computer.)
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