John Shire

Tax Auditor 3 @Tennessee Department Of Revenue

Nashville, TN, US

Perform thorough audits to determine financial output of the company or individual.• Create a log of all incoming/outgoing audits, communications, and outcomes.• Manage projects assigned directly to me and ensure there are completed timely without errors present.• Works with special investigation unit to investigate potential tax fraud cases. Use CLEAR to conduct thorough background checks, monitor social media accounts, and internal software methods to gather intelligence on potential subjects and compile a report for management that will go to the DA’s office. • Creates a report with the taxpayer and perform all audits with integrity and trust.• Analyze financial claims and reporting’s to determine if any fraud intention is present.• Maintain vigilance of any fraudulent tax claims, whether automotive, titling, or pertinent state taxes, and after determining any illegal activities exist report to Special Investigations.• Use accounting and financial skills to properly calculate taxes owed or due to the customer and complete claims in a timely manner with accordance of GAAP standards.• Cites applicable laws, attorney general opinions, current administrative policies, and relevant court decisions in support of the position taken.• Prepares tax audit correspondence for taxpayers, attorneys, CPAs and other representatives of the community.• Answers inquiries from the legal staff or attorney general and provide documentation to legal staff which will support a tax assessment.• Refer to the TCA (Tennessee Codes Annotated) for reference of laws and notices pertaining to the case at hand.• Computes tax liability, plus any interest, penalties, or adjustments due from the taxpayer. Ensures there is no variance at the completion of the case so that all monies are accounted for before submitting to management for final approval.• Pursues knowledge in tax areas, continue to provide excellent customer service, and assist team members with any tasks.