Bang for a buck - Internal Revenue Agent IRS Employee Review

4.0
Mar 27, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Probably one of the few, if not the only 40 hrs a week job for tax professionals. Minimal supervision. Good benefits. Learn a lot about tax laws and tax research. Salaries COMPARABLE(not so competitive)to big accounting firms but due to only 40 hrs a week, more $/hr

Cons

Not necessarily the most beloved govt agency. Easy to be vilified by the public. Budget constraints. Dumb Congress

Explore other reviews about IRS

5.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Excellent training -Hybrid work flexibility -Great Benefits (Student loan credits)

Cons

-Keeping your job dependent on current administration -Constant IT/onboarding issues -Quality of life largely dependent on manager

3.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Got me started in my career as an auditor -thorough tax law training -many senior auditors helping you learn the profession

Cons

-communication from management is not always transparent -when you are at the bottom of the ladder, you get verbal abuse from not only POA and taxpayers (understandable, given this is the IRS), but also management/OJI's. They want to look good to their bosses and will throw you under the bus if they have to in order to save themselves. Even if they gave you instructions that got you in trouble. They SHOULD be supporting you in your function as an auditor, but they'll do whatever is easiest for themselves ultimately. -on job training can be disorganized -bureaucratic culture -like many other companies, a lot of things you're expected to learn by yourself. Such as how to avoid POA delays.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All