Mixed bag - Special Agent IRS Employee Review

2.0
Dec 5, 2021
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Pros

Many of my coworkers are good honorable people who honor their oath to the constitution. The investigations are often very interesting and there is an adrenaline rush when you are involved in enforcement operations like search warrants and arrests. There are few jobs in accounting that leave you with a sense of accomplishment that you are doing something worthwhile.

Cons

There is a culture of corruption at the managerial level where managers protect other managers who commit violations of law and policy. I’m personally going outside the agency to try and have these matters addressed. You have to CYA . The good news is the bad apples rotate around.

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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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