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Study Now for an Enriching Career

Wondering what courses you should be taking to excel in a career at IRS? We've got you covered. Just look over the list below to find the job title that best matches your interests. Each one offers some curriculum advice that can help you make sure your coursework is on target.

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  • HS Diploma or GED, plus 1 year of specialized experience related to the job, OR a bachelor's degree, OR 120 semester hours from an accredited college (180 quarter hours)
  • An interest in a customer service career
Information Technology Specialist
  • 120 college credit hours
  • An interest in an IT career
Internal Revenue Agent
  • 120 college credit hours
  • 24 semester hours in accounting
  • 6 semester hours in related fields
  • An interest in becoming a premier accounting professional
Internal Revenue Officer
  • 120 college credit hours
  • An interest in investigating taxpayer compliance
Senior Internal Revenue Agent
  • 120 college credit hours
  • 24 semester hours in accounting
  • 6 semester hours in related fields
  • Significant work experience in the accounting field, working with large and mid-size companies
  • An interest in becoming a premier accounting professional
Senior Tax Specialist
  • 120 college credit hours
  • 12 semester hours in accounting
  • An interest in resolving large, complex tax issues
Special Agent
  • 120 college credit hours
  • 15 semester hours in accounting
  • 9 semester hours in related fields
  • An interest in a career in criminal investigation
Tax Compliance Officer
  • 120 college credit hours
  • 6 semester hours in accounting
  • An interest in resolving general and technical issues
Tax Specialist
  • 120 college credit hours
  • 6 semester hours in accounting
  • An interest in resolving general and technical tax issues
Telecommunications Specialist
  • 120 college credit hours
  • An interest in an IT career

We also have a number of Seasonal and Temporary positions available that you may be interested in, if your education does not include the coursework above.



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