It's been a challenging but rewarding career so far. - Internal Revenue Agent IRS Employee Review

4.0
Sep 30, 2014
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Pros

The salary is decent and benefits are great - who doesn't want a pension? Management is approachable and most truly look out for the agents best interest. We have a supportive office environment - the agents I was hired with are some of my closest friends.

Cons

There aren't any promotional opportunities right now. With the budget freeze everything was put on hold. When they do announce vacancies they choose not to select because they don't have the funding. As a result, current agents have an overwhelming case load and agents are struggling to get everything done.

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5.0
Jun 27, 2026
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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
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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.

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