Income Tax Specialist
Must apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdor?
Who We Are
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) helps move South Carolina forward by collecting 95% of the state's General Fund. Committed to making compliance easy for taxpayers, and valuing excellence, collaboration, and professionalism, we work to be an innovative and trustworthy partner for taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. With excellent benefits and opportunities for training and advancement, we are dedicated to developing, retaining, and valuing a competent, productive, and diverse workforce.
Duties
- Analyze and reconcile Income Tax returns to verify the accuracy of returns filed and ensure compliance with SC laws.
- Examinations will focus on SC1040 additions, subtractions, and credits.
- Make decisions to determine appropriate action for outstanding discrepancies or issues.
- Examine accounts and process updates to Individual Income Tax returns.
- Conduct routine office audits of Individual Income Tax returns to verify the accuracy of returns filed and ensure compliance with SC laws.
- These audits will focus on the Federal 1040.
- Prepare written correspondence to explain adjustments to the returns.
- Utilize various tax systems and internet sources for interpretation and/or adjustment.
- Communicate with taxpayer and/or representatives.
- Develop, update, and review section procedures, making suggestions/recommendations to improve existing practices or processes.
Requires one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree and work experience in a business or tax related area
- Bachelor's degree with six (6) hours of accounting courses
- Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- College transcripts are required.