Working at the IRS - Internal Revenue Agent IRS Employee Review

4.0
Sep 19, 2009
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Pros

The best reason to work here is that as long as you do your job, there is littke chance of being laid off. The pension is good. We have a good health insurance policy, TSP,flexible spending accounts. Leave or vacation can usually be taken at any time ehrn there is no pending prioity if management is advised of your vaacation needs.

Cons

In my area there is liitle room for promotion, as promotions in your area are difficult to obtain, anf it is not easy to move to a new department. Raises are not based on merit. Raises come from Congress where there this encourages a "get by Philosophy". You can get an annual bonus award, but this is a small percentage of yoyr salary.

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5.0
Feb 26, 2026
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Pros

Very good team environment to work.

Cons

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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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