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Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Massachusetts

Tax examiners and collectors determine how much tax individuals and businesses owe, then collect payments according to federal, state, and local laws. They work primarily for government agencies like the IRS, state tax departments, and local tax offices, reviewing tax returns, auditing records, and pursuing unpaid taxes. In Massachusetts the median pay is $75,560 a year, 21% above the national median of $62,370.

$75,560median pay in Massachusetts, per year
$62,230–$100,480middle half earn
1,260employed in Massachusetts
$62,370U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingMathematicsActive LearningMonitoring

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)AdministrativeLaw and GovernmentEconomics and Accounting

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Licenses and training in Massachusetts

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O*NET-SOC 13-2081.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.