If you are considering this position, consider again. - Individual Taxpayer Advisory specialist Dover, DE IRS Employee Review

1.0
Feb 7, 2023
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I've racked my brain trying to think of something positive to write and I can't come up with anything.

Cons

Pay is sad, the management here is horrible. The training is a joke. Hire ups have no idea about the job, they micromanage. They will have you opening and closing the branch for an entire month all by yourself, because they granted everyone off for the holidays. If you are a man and you are married, they will not like you. I feel compelled to warn anyone thinking of joining this branch because I wish someone warned me. If you are new to the government, please don't start here. If you are thinking of leaving one agency to come to this position, please don't. You will regret it. This is not a place where you want to work. Keep looking.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

-variety in industries worked, -Great work to life balance

Cons

-Administration can change entire job structure overnight.

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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