Career fit quiz

Is Tax Examiner the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the tax examiner career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the tax examiner job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m good with numbers
Statement 2 of 8I like rules and details
Statement 3 of 8I want a stable government job
Statement 4 of 8I can have tough conversations
Statement 5 of 8I’m honest and fair
Statement 6 of 8I studied or like accounting
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years + agency training training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $62,370 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Tax examiners, collectors and revenue agents determine how much is owed in taxes and collect it from individuals and businesses, reviewing returns, conducting audits and resolving accounts.

  • Review tax returns for accuracy
  • Audit individuals and businesses
  • Contact taxpayers about issues
  • Calculate taxes owed
  • Set up payment plans

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