Tax Examiner

Overview

Maine Revenue Services – Sales, Fuel & Special Tax Division

Opening Date: January 21, 2026

Closing Date: February 4, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 18 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 0511

Salary: $32.40- $33.70 hourly (includes 27.25% recruitment and retention stipend)

Position Number:

Location: Augusta

Job Description: This is administrative work involving the examination, assessment and collection of various State taxes; responsibilities also include responding to taxpayer questions or concerns. Work is performed under limited supervision.

• Reviews tax returns, applications and records for completeness and accuracy.
• Calculates amount of sales, excise, income tax and/or other taxes due in order to make assessments.
• Reviews information from various sources to identify potential non-filers.
• Contacts taxpayers in writing or by telephone for a variety of reasons including to clarify assessments imposed on them.
• Establishes ability to pay and collects taxes through telephone contact or enforced collection measures; negotiates payment terms.
• Discusses and explains various tax forms, laws, and policies with taxpayers and their representatives.
• Interprets and applies federal and state tax codes for personal, business, and corporate taxes.

• Knowledge of State tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal tax forms.
• Knowledge of computerized taxation system.
• Knowledge of tax collection procedures.
• Ability to negotiate tax payment plans.
• Ability to explain tax laws, rules, procedures, and forms.
• Ability to deal effectively with taxpayers.
• Ability to present and defend technical and administrative decisions.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Ability to examine tax returns/forms and detect irregularities and errors.
• Ability to apply business mathematics in defining and solving problems associated with tax enforcement and compliance.

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution
-OR- a four (4) year combination of training, education, and/or experience in business, computer science, banking/finance, accounting and/or tax collection work.

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position and must indicate month and year for relevant experience. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact the listed name and email address/phone number. Default contact: recruiting.ggsc.

All job candidates applying for Maine Revenue Services’ positions will be subject to a tax clearance check. To be selected for a position, all returns must be filed, and tax liabilities must be paid in full. The results of the tax clearance check will be documented as part of the selection process.

For all candidates not currently employed at Maine Revenue Services:
State law requires fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history record checks.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

• Work-Life Balance – 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service. Overtime-exempt employees may receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums; premium costs vary by salary. Details available through the benefits chart.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation may reduce employee Premiums.
• Dental Insurance – State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement Plan – State contributes 14.11% of pay to Maine
  
  PERS (on behalf of employee).
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Up to $40 per month for eligible employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Pre-tax options for health care and/or dependent care.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – Eligible as a contributing employer; more information from Federal Student Aid.
• Living Resources Program – Employee assistance for…