ok for learning but not for hoping to move up unless you perform poorly - Tax Examiner IRS Employee Review

3.0
Mar 16, 2023
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Pros

learning the internal processes-many moving parts, so some different challenges than private sector. job security; retirement; many insurance provider options

Cons

unfortunately, managers tend to be people who are not knowledgeable of the tasks or even have management training, because the promotion structure. So, if you are a high performer, you will more than likely not have opportunity to move up, but rather employees who perform poorly and are bullies, quickly get promoted to lead/management roles and run off the good workers. Therefore, the low overall ratings and high turn-over rates. It's quite a disappointment.

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5.0
May 2, 2026
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Pros

Excellent career experience. Opportunities to do tax advisory, controversy, and litigation.

Cons

Lower than market pay, Congress always coming after the budget.

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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