Tax Law Specialist

WHAT IS THE INDEPENDENT OFFICE OF APPEALS? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position is to be filled in following area: Appeals Division - Examination Appeals This job/announcement is open only to current permanent IRS competitive service employees in the Independent Office of Appeals business unit. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Analyzes developments resulting from litigation, legislative action, regulations, and departmental policy and initiates changes in areas where necessary. Advises the Division Commissioner on issues pertaining to uniform interpretation and application of laws involving ACA or organizations exempt from income tax, and procedural and administrative provisions with respect to such organizations. Reviews proposed legislation and regulations and proposed revenue rulings for adequacy and accuracy, and advises the Division Commissioner on potential areas of controversy or conflict and overall technical soundness of proposals, and evaluates the effect of legislation and court decisions on programs. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD92385 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

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