Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents score 58 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #108 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 25 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 4 on its own and 20 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 3 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

58/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #108of 923 jobs
US workers: 56,610BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $62,370a year
In real AI use: 3 of 25tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 4 (16%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 20 (80%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (4%)

Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Check tax forms to verify that names and taxpayer identification numbers are correct, that computations have been performed correctly, or that amounts match those on supporting documentation.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Enter tax return information into computers for processing.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Answer questions from taxpayers and assist them in completing tax forms.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Collect taxes from individuals or businesses according to prescribed laws and regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Determine appropriate methods of debt settlement, such as offers of compromise, wage garnishment, or seizure and sale of property.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Examine and analyze tax assets and liabilities to determine resolution of delinquent tax problems.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Impose payment deadlines on delinquent taxpayers and monitor payments to ensure that deadlines are met.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Conduct independent field audits and investigations of income tax returns to verify information or to amend tax liabilities.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Review filed tax returns to determine whether claimed tax credits and deductions are allowed by law.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, and of accounting procedures and theory to properly evaluate financial information.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Process individual and corporate income tax returns, and sales and excise tax returns.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Request that the state or federal revenue service prepare a return on a taxpayer's behalf in cases where taxes have not been filed.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Investigate claims of inability to pay taxes by researching court information for the status of liens, mortgages, or financial statements, or by locating assets through third parties.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Review selected tax returns to determine the nature and extent of audits to be performed on them.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Examine accounting systems and records to determine whether accounting methods used were appropriate and in compliance with statutory provisions.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Participate in informal appeals hearings on contested cases from other agents.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Prepare briefs and assist in searching and seizing records to prepare charges and documentation for court cases.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Secure a taxpayer's agreement to discharge a tax assessment or submit contested determinations to other administrative or judicial conferees for appeals hearings.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Install systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data or provide advice on such systems, based on examination of current financial records.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Direct service of legal documents, such as subpoenas, warrants, notices of assessment, and garnishments.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents and AI

Will AI replace tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents score 58 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #108 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 24 of the job's 25 tasks, 4 of them on its own, while 1 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent"; "Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken"; "Check tax forms to verify that names and taxpayer identification numbers are correct, that computations have been performed correctly, or that amounts match those on supporting documentation".

Which tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Direct service of legal documents, such as subpoenas, warrants, notices of assessment, and garnishments".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 3 of the 25 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents, and what do they earn?

About 56,610 people in the US, with median pay of $62,370 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.