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Avg. Salary
$69,000
per year
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Tax examiners determine how much is owed in taxes and collect tax from individuals and businesses on behalf of federal, state, and local governments. They review tax returns, conduct audits, identify taxes owed, and collect overdue tax payments.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$62,700
Average
$69,000
High
$73,300
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 9am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$69,000
Overall Rank
115th
out of 199 careers
In Finance & Insurance
6th
out of 11 careers
Salary distribution
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