Tax Law Specialist GS-14

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Tax Law Specialist, GS-14

Duties: The candidate will be responsible for the analysis and application of relevant law to significant international tax compliance issues relating to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §482 and corresponding Treasury Regulations. Collaborates directly with Examination Teams relating to the development of audit plans, fact gathering, and the preparation of position papers, including Forms 5701 (Notice of Proposed Adjustment). Participates as a technical expert in tax compliance examinations and provides expert advice that may impact tax policy and the International Examination Program as a whole. May participate as a member of Agency teams, including Practice Networks (PNs), and on other projects or assignments focused on specific international tax issues. May coordinate or participate in a national tax compliance task force. Assists Examination Teams in planning, directing, and coordinating the examination of international transfer-pricing issues. Serves on a consulting basis for other Examination and International Specialists, Counsel Attorneys, Appeals Officers, and Revenue Agents regarding the examination of transfer-pricing issues and transactions. May also be assigned to work closely with Examination Teams on multiple examinations simultaneously. Collaborates and coordinates with Examination and International Specialists, Counsel Attorneys, Appeals Officers, and Revenue Agents to leverage and expand international issue expertise throughout the Agency, and to ensure consistent application and interpretation of international tax law. Regularly participates in groups focused on international issues including PNs; and interacts regularly with personnel in the Advance Pricing and Competent Authority programs (APMA). Participates in long-term projects involving the development of new auditing techniques, work practices, and training programs for Examination Specialists, Counsel Attorneys, Appeals Officers, and Revenue Agents. May be assigned to develop and conduct training sessions and hold periodic meetings with personnel at national and local office levels to review all matters relating to international transfer pricing. Performs research and analysis of tax issues involving economics, transfer pricing, and valuation-related to specific taxpayers or across taxpayers and industries. Provides feedback, technical expertise, and recommendations to the management and Agency Counsel on transfer-pricing issues. Identifies and discusses any issues that require technical advice, field service advice, or industry-wide coordination procedures to be followed. Meets with taxpayers, industry representatives, members of professional associations, and national tax administrators to explain §482 transfer-pricing issues, and to seek alternate resolution opportunities. Provides specialized assistance to other governmental agencies and national tax administrations regarding tax matters relating to transfer-pricing issues. Coordinates, leads, or collaborates with the national analyses of tax issues involving significant international transfer-pricing transactions related to specific taxpayers or across taxpayer, industry, and international boundaries.

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Announcement Number: 22-11538667K-LBX-0987-14. Apply online. No emails. Visit website for more information.

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20221
Phone : 1-866-743-5748
Website : http://www.irs.gov