Tax inspector job

Tax inspector

Officer or inspector of taxes

Determines the amount of tax that people and corporations are required to pay, audits tax returns, and finds instances of tax fraud.


Job description

The Office of the Chief Inspector of Taxes, which is part of the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, is where those who work as tax officers and inspectors are employed. Tax inspectors are engaged in the determination of tax responsibilities, advising members of the public with their tax circumstances, individual and business audits, and investigative work aimed at preventing tax evasion. The office is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the different taxes.

The grade of Inspector of Taxes is the highest level that workers are recruited to the inspectorate stream at, and it is from this stream that senior positions are filled.


Occupational pursuits

the calculation, collection, and administration of taxes and levies, which together make up more than 93% of exchequer revenue

Controlling imports and exports, as well as the collection of tariffs and other taxes on behalf of the European Union while also administering the customs system.

Working together with other state agencies in the fight against drugs and in other activities that go across departmental lines

Performing contract work for the benefit of other departments

Taking of PRSI contributions on behalf of the Department of Social, Community, and Family Affairs

Providing policy guidance on matters pertaining to taxes

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