Profession tax compliance officer

Tax compliance officers collect fees, debt, and taxes on behalf of government institutions in cities, municipalities and other jurisdictions. They perform administrative duties and communicate with other officials and institutions to ensure operations are correct and compliant with policies.

Personality Type

• Conventional / Investigative

Related professions tax

• Legal professional, all other
• Tax clerk
• Tax inspector

Knowledge

• Law enforcement

  The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.

• Insolvency law

  The legal rules regulating the incapacity to pay debts when they fall due.

• Debt classification

  The different classifications of debt such as public and publicly guaranteed debt, private non-guaranteed credits, central bank deposits, etc.

• Tax legislation

  Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.

• Debt collection techniques

  The techniques and principles used to collect overdue debt from customers.

Skills

• Assess seizable goods

  Assess the nature, quality and value of assets that can be taken by force, in possession or custody, by lawful authority.

• Inspect taxation documents

  Inspect files and documentation dealing with taxation cases to ensure no faulty or fraudulous activity is present, and to ensure the procedure is compliant with legislation.

• Perform debt investigation

  Use research techniques and tracing strategies to identify overdue payment arrangements and address them

• Inspect tax returns

  Inspect the documents which declare liability for taxation which is not automatically withheld from wages and salaries to ensure correct taxes are being paid by the liable individuals and organisations.

• Assess debtor's financial situation

  Assess the defaulter's pecuniary circumstances by evaluating the personal income and expenses, and the balance sheet which includes the value of the house, bank account, car and other assets.

• Handle financial transactions

  Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.

• Respond to enquiries

  Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

• Inform on fiscal duties

  Inform organisations and individuals on their specific fiscal duties and the legislation and regulations involving fiscal processes, such as tax duties.

• Advise on tax policy

  Advise government officials on changes in tax policies and procedures, and the implementation of new policies on a national and local level.

• Calculate tax

  Calculate the taxes which have to be paid by an individual or organisation, or paid back by a governmental institution, compliant with specific legislation.

• Handle financial disputes

  Handle disputes between individuals or organisations, either public or corporate, which deal with financial matters, accounts, and taxation.

• Collect tax

  Collect the amounts due to be paid to the government by organisations and individuals, following the regulations and correct calculation, ensuring no one pays more or less than they are obligated to.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB