Tax Examiner IV

Agency Overview:

The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused and transparent.

Division Overview:

The Tax Administration Division is responsible for fostering voluntary compliance and narrowing the tax gap by identifying, educating, and auditing noncompliant taxpayers. The Tax Administration Division audits the tax returns of businesses and individuals filed, including sales/use, meals, rooms occupancy and special fuels, are subject to examination by the Tax Administration Division staff.

Job Description:

• Incumbent performs tobacco product inspections at assigned retail locations, seizing unstamped or illegal tobacco products when found and ensuring compliance with all tobacco related requirements. 

• Incumbent examines the returns and records of individuals, corporations, and other business establishments to determine:

  • tax filing and liability status 

  • initiates and monitors enforcement procedures against those found not to be in compliance

  • inspects returns for proper amounts 

  • initiates assessment procedures when necessary 

  • prepares CIB and Audit referrals 

  • assists taxpayers with appropriate paperwork in order to adjust accounts accordingly including related paperwork as required 

• The primary purpose of the work is to ensure compliance with and enforcement of the applicable tax laws, rules, and regulations of the Commonwealth.