Attorney *RPP Only*
WHAT DOES AN ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (ESTATE TAX) DO? IRS Attorneys in Estate and Gift Tax law, conducting examinations to determine tax liability of the full range of estate and gift tax returns, as well as generation-skipping tax and fiduciary income tax returns. Attorneys may also specialize as tax advisors who analyze legal tax issues to develop new tax administration initiatives, or to provide analytical legal research to support taxpayer outreach programs. As an Attorney, you will:
Attorney-Advisor (Estate Tax) Duties:
Specialize in Estate and Gift Tax law and conduct examinations to determine tax liability. In determining the correct tax liability you will ensure that the valuation of the assets included within the estate and gift tax returns have been appraised correctly and accurately. Examine a decedent's financial, medical, or personal records to determine full inclusion of all assets held by them prior to death. Receive and review the Tax Forms 706, 709 and 1041 and analyze these forms for valuation, asset, and income accuracy. Inspect and examine wills/trust instruments provided by the estate to see if the returns were prepared accurately in accordance with the directives of the wills/trust. Analyze the financial information on tax returns, read and analyze the wills and trust instrument associated with an estate, analyze appraisals of entities and assets and determine the accuracy of the appraisal or refer the review to an IRS expert or outside expert appraiser to seek a determination or critique. In addition, you may serve as an Attorney Adviser rendering advice and assistance in handling critical, sensitive, or confidential matters including tax related legal issues. This position is Excepted Service. This is an Excepted Service Appointment.In accordance with 5 CFR 302.12, if you currently hold a position in the competitive service and are selected for and accept the Attorney position in the excepted service, you must sign a Notification and Acknowledgment indicating that you voluntarily relinquish the competitive position you currently hold. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at http:
//www.jobs.irs.gov/. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
You must have a graduate, with an LL.B. or J. D. from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or a State Accredited Law School, and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. In addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:
GS-14 LEVEL:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
demonstrating extensive knowledge of the principles of federal estate tax law and regulations to respond to and make recommendations to both internal and external customers concerning situations relating to Estate taxes and filing requirements; extensive knowledge and skill in researching complex legal and factual issues pertaining to estate and law to recognize problems in cases, prepare legal memoranda and make sound recommendations. - The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.- To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
You must have been at the next lower grade level of the grade you are applying to for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Attorney-Advisor (Estate Tax) Duties:
Specialize in Estate and Gift Tax law and conduct examinations to determine tax liability. In determining the correct tax liability you will ensure that the valuation of the assets included within the estate and gift tax returns have been appraised correctly and accurately. Examine a decedent's financial, medical, or personal records to determine full inclusion of all assets held by them prior to death. Receive and review the Tax Forms 706, 709 and 1041 and analyze these forms for valuation, asset, and income accuracy. Inspect and examine wills/trust instruments provided by the estate to see if the returns were prepared accurately in accordance with the directives of the wills/trust. Analyze the financial information on tax returns, read and analyze the wills and trust instrument associated with an estate, analyze appraisals of entities and assets and determine the accuracy of the appraisal or refer the review to an IRS expert or outside expert appraiser to seek a determination or critique. In addition, you may serve as an Attorney Adviser rendering advice and assistance in handling critical, sensitive, or confidential matters including tax related legal issues. This position is Excepted Service. This is an Excepted Service Appointment.In accordance with 5 CFR 302.12, if you currently hold a position in the competitive service and are selected for and accept the Attorney position in the excepted service, you must sign a Notification and Acknowledgment indicating that you voluntarily relinquish the competitive position you currently hold. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at http:
//www.jobs.irs.gov/. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
You must have a graduate, with an LL.B. or J. D. from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or a State Accredited Law School, and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. In addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:
GS-14 LEVEL:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
demonstrating extensive knowledge of the principles of federal estate tax law and regulations to respond to and make recommendations to both internal and external customers concerning situations relating to Estate taxes and filing requirements; extensive knowledge and skill in researching complex legal and factual issues pertaining to estate and law to recognize problems in cases, prepare legal memoranda and make sound recommendations. - The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.- To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
You must have been at the next lower grade level of the grade you are applying to for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
- Department:
0905 Attorney - Salary Range:
$107,807 to $140,146 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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