A Tax Auditor is responsible for conducting audits on individuals and businesses to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. They review financial records, such as tax returns and financial statements, to identify any discrepancies or errors and determine the correct amount of taxes owed. Tax Auditors may also make recommendations for changes in tax laws and regulations to improve compliance and fairness. They may work for government agencies, public accounting firms, or private businesses. They may also specialize in specific areas, such as international tax or sales tax.

What Does A Tax Auditor Do?

A Tax Auditor is responsible for conducting audits on individuals and businesses to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. They review financial records, such as tax returns and financial statements, to identify any discrepancies or errors and determine the correct amount of taxes owed. Tax Auditors may also make recommendations for changes in tax laws and regulations to improve compliance and fairness. They may work for government agencies, public accounting firms, or private businesses. They may also specialize in specific areas, such as international tax or sales tax.

How To Become A Tax Auditor?

Becoming a Tax Auditor typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, along with relevant experience and professional certifications. Some employers may also require a graduate degree or professional certification, such as a CPA or CIA.
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Education

Bachelor's degree
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Average Salary

$51,946
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Avg. Experience

1-2 years
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Average Salary for Tax Auditor

A Tax Auditor makes $51,946 per year on average, or $24.97 per hour, in the United States. The bottom 10% make about $39,449 a year, while the top 10% make about $65,542.

Highest Paying States

District of Columbia

$96,072 Yearly

California

$86,495 Yearly

Washington

$69,994 Yearly

Colorado

$62,054 Yearly

Arizona

$58,870 Yearly

Tax Auditor Education

The most common degrees for a Tax Auditor are Bachelor's degree (73.2% of jobs require this), High school (9.15%), Associate's degree (8.66%).

Tax Auditor Degrees

Bachelor's degree 73.2%
High school 9.15%
Associate's degree 8.66%
Master's degree 7.84%
Doctoral or Professional degree 1.14%
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