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How well do you really know us?

We may just surprise you. We are more than just the nation’s tax collection administration agency. The IRS is the foundation for all that our country can do. We are now in a period of tremendous growth, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help transform and modernize one of the most important organizations in America. 

As part of the IRS workforce, your efforts help make America stronger. We continue to support the nation’s most vital programs, from Homeland Security to Social Security – as well as those closer to home, such as forests, libraries, schools, and more. This is important work, and every member of our team strives for continued excellence. 

The IRS remains committed to developing a talented and diverse workforce, while continuing to offer stability, comprehensive training programs, work/life balance, and career progression and advancement opportunities. Join us for a career with purpose.

IRS Mission

Provide America’s taxpayers top-quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all.

IRS Values

  • Honesty and Integrity: We uphold the public trust in all that we do; we are honest and forthright in all of our internal and external dealings.
  • Respect: We treat each colleague, employee and taxpayer with dignity and respect.
  • Continuous Improvement: We seek to perform the best that we can today, while embracing change, so that we can perform even better in the future.
  • Inclusion: We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective.
  • Openness and Collaboration: We share information and collaborate, recognizing that we are a team.
  • Personal Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions and learn and grow from our achievements and mistakes. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.