Better than you'd expect, but still filled with govt red tape - Secretary (Although I Was Not - IT Kept Salary Lower) IRS Employee Review

4.0
Mar 17, 2014
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Pros

I really enjoyed the people I worked with. I was in a small office with maybe 12 people. We all got along and worked really hard (despite what most people think ). There are plenty of bad gov't workers, just as there are bad civilian workers. We just get picked on more. I had a relaxed boss so she was flexible with our schedules and she looked out for us as much as she could.

Cons

Although a small office is a plus for the most part, I didn't really have anywhere to grow unless I wanted to move to a larger office in the city and I didn't want to add nearly an hour commute. When the govt cronies in Washington can't get along, we suffer with no pay increases (not even cost of living), and furloughs, when all we want to do is our jobs.

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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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