Tax Examining Technician - Tax Examining Technician IRS Employee Review

1.0
Apr 4, 2016
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Pros

Worked independently Listen to music while you work (use headphones) Very casual dress code Located near decent restaurants

Cons

Working from 4:30 pm - 1:00 am Work life balance is barely okay Paid time off is a hassle Your manager does things how he or she sees fit.... Huge lack of consistency Very dirty work environment, so bring your own Lysol, Clorox Wipes, and other products for collecting dust Plan on buying your own office supplies Parking is horrible if you happen to work Overtime during the day shift If you start at 12:30 pm, then be sure to arrive 35-45 minutes early to make sure you get a parking spot HR is very lax.....

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5.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

-Excellent training -Hybrid work flexibility -Great Benefits (Student loan credits)

Cons

-Keeping your job dependent on current administration -Constant IT/onboarding issues -Quality of life largely dependent on manager

3.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

-Got me started in my career as an auditor -thorough tax law training -many senior auditors helping you learn the profession

Cons

-communication from management is not always transparent -when you are at the bottom of the ladder, you get verbal abuse from not only POA and taxpayers (understandable, given this is the IRS), but also management/OJI's. They want to look good to their bosses and will throw you under the bus if they have to in order to save themselves. Even if they gave you instructions that got you in trouble. They SHOULD be supporting you in your function as an auditor, but they'll do whatever is easiest for themselves ultimately. -on job training can be disorganized -bureaucratic culture -like many other companies, a lot of things you're expected to learn by yourself. Such as how to avoid POA delays.

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