1222 Publ 5561-A (PDF)

Official source: IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5561a.pdf), retrieved 2026-10-03. U.S. Government work (17 U.S.C. § 105).

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Job Series 901

Careers at the IRS with the

Legal Tax Advisors make a difference every day. As a Legal Tax Advisor to the National Taxpayer Advocate, you will provide independent legal advice and guidance to the National Taxpayer Advocate on a wide variety of tax issues. You will identify, research, and write about systemic tax issues for the National Taxpayer Advocate’s annual reports to Congress. You will also identify, research, and write legislative proposals to change the tax code and propose administrative changes to IRS procedures to make the tax system fairer and more equitable.

Further, as a Legal Tax Advisor, you will research and write Taxpayer Advocate Directives as well as write blogs about tax issues. You will advise TAS personnel about novel case advocacy issues and assist in drafting Taxpayer Assistance Orders. Overall, as a Legal Tax Advisor, you will have the opportunity to improve the tax system at both an individual taxpayer and at systemic levels.

Competitive salaries, paid holidays and leave

Variety of work schedules and telework

Generous retirement benefits and Thrift Savings Plan

Excellent health and life insurance

Opportunities for cutting edge training and career advancement

Worklife programs, diversity, positive environment, stability

On-site amenities at some locations (cafeteria, credit union, childcare facility, free parking, public transportation subsidy, fitness center)

Publication 5561-A (12-2022) Catalog Number 93687T Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov