TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
About the role
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) collects revenue that supports essential public services, administering about 23% of state revenue through sales and use tax and special taxes and fees. CDTFA seeks new employees who bring fresh ideas and perspectives to all areas of the agency, offering reliable income, stable benefits, work‑life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of impacting Californians’ lives. Department website: www.cdtfa.ca.gov.
Responsibilities
- Conducts least to moderately difficult field audits and fraud/tax evasion audits under close supervision of a Supervising Tax Auditor.
- Audits accounts.
- Attends basic tax law and audit training classes.
- Makes audit appointments and meets with taxpayers and their representatives.
- Explains audit findings and assists in identifying interrelated fraud schemes.
- May testify in court to liabilities determined.
- Prepares appropriate audit reports and written correspondence to taxpayers.
Requirements
- Must pass a background investigation and be fingerprinted.
- Participation in E‑Verify; employer will submit Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.
- Education: applicants must provide transcripts showing completion of required education; foreign degrees require verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency (e.g., via NACES).
Benefits
- Reliable income and stable benefits.
- Work‑life balance.
- Paid holidays.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Personal fulfillment from impacting Californians’ lives.
Pay
Salary range: $4,695.00 – $6,173.00 (Range A) or $5,805.00 – $7,632.00 (Range B). New‑to‑State candidates are hired at the minimum of the applicable range. Effective December 30, 2025, eligible Tax Auditors may receive a Recruitment Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) rate of $5,528 per month (Range A only).