Tax Law Analyst (multiple hires needed)

Title: Tax Law Analyst

State Role Title:Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location:Main Street Center

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Tax Adjudication and Resolution Division within the Office of Tax Policy and Legal Affairs of the Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking a policy accounting legal or other professional to serve as a Tax Law Analyst.

Tax Law Analysts apply tax law regulations and policy for the Tax Commissioners consideration by:

Analyzing administrative appeals of disputed tax assessments

Rendering rulings relating to Virginia taxes

Delivering advisory opinions relating to Virginias local business taxes

Evaluating offers in compromise based on doubtful legal or factual issues


Tax Law Analysts also serve as a resource/liaison on highly technical and complex tax issues within and outside of the agency including compliance staff lawyers accountants and other tax professionals. Analysts will also coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General in court appeals of disputed tax assessments.


The responsibilities of this position include:


Becoming experts in several of over 30 taxes administered by Virginia Tax or local jurisdictions including the retail sales & use tax corporate and individual income taxes pass-through entity taxation and the business professional and occupational license tax

Researching tax laws regulations administrative determinations and case law to determine the applicable law and tax policy

Drafting clear determination letters that clarify tax policy and apply existing law to each taxpayers unique facts and circumstances

Adjudicating complex tax issues and effectively communicating such results in a manner suitable for the intended audience

Working effectively with supervisors and team members to resolve complex issues and ensure consistency in tax application and policy

Communicating with taxpayers and tax professionals to ensure issues are understood and responses are technically accurate

Identifying analyzing and communicating to the appropriate party any issues that could potentially affect Virginia tax policy structure


This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule with 2 days remote and 3 days in office per week.

This position is located in our Main Street Center office in Richmond Virginia.

The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with experience.


As a member of our team you can expect additional benefits such as:

Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options andup to two days of telework per week.

12Paid State holidayson top of vacation sick volunteer and personal leave!

Comprehensive and affordablehealth benefits.

Got student loans You may be eligible for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Participation in theVirginia Retirement SystemVA 457 Deferred Comp andmore.

At Virginia Tax

We are dedicated resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers expectations. Not only do we serve the public we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues and reach legally supportable conclusions

Skill in communicating complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to draft appeal determinations rulings or other highly technical documents in a clear and concise manner applicants will provide a writing sample to be evaluated

Demonstrated ability to research analyze and resolve complex issues relating to state and local taxation

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of the administrative appeals process for state taxes

Experience analyzing and interpreting tax law and issues in a legal or administrative appeals environments

Advanced level knowledge of federal state and local taxation principles and practices

Advanced level knowledge and experience in the areas of law taxes public policy business administration accounting or other related fields

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.

All Virginia Department of Taxation employees must be current with filing their Virginia state tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws rules and regulations.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history tax compliance and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race sex color national or ethnic origin religion genetics age veteran status political affiliation or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities if requested during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed please contact Human Resources at .


In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS at or DBVI at .

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

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