btown96

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If so, they must purchase from same chicken processor that supplies Raisin Canes.

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Raising Cane's orders their chicken from Tyson.

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I had to call for guidance on an amended tax return. I knew I'd be on hold for awhile.. one hour and 25 minutes in, this diversity hire picks up - she's mumbling something to herself, I had to say hello a couple times figuring her earpiece wasn't working or something. She finally says "thank you for calling the IRS, how may I help" so I told her the situation and my one specific question. The line goes dead. I'm thinking oh hell no..

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Here is a tip: Call later in the day when there is less call volume. You will get a rep on the West Coast. The turnover in the call centers is very high. Based on my previous statement, getting a good rep is going to be a roll of the dice.

Someone mentioned they had hired 87,000 agents. That is incorrect. They haven't hired them yet. They are currently trying to do that over, I believe, five years. There are a ton of new agents in training now. Congress made a deal with the IRS to raise the threshold for individuals and small businesses to obtain funding for the new agents.

No agent will admit they are because they know it is one of the most hated professions.

You may not like to hear this, but most of the revenue agent managers are not DIE (DEI) hires. Most of them look like Brian Kelly. Most of the women don't want to be managers. If you took a photo of the rank-and-file agents, it would look like the United Nations with all the new hires.

Is the league filled?

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What do you use instead? Egg protein?

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Unfortunately, I don't use any protein powder now.

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I've never worked for the government.

But in my private work, the pension maxed at 80% of my annual pay (10 best years compensation) after working for the company for 30 years. Under 30 years just pro-rates against the 80% cap.

You are working off a low number at $40k assuming no promotion.

Shoving $15k aside of the extra $20k compensation into a 401k just appears much more attractive than waiting until 62 to receive $32,000/yr plus the cola adjustments.
And as you said, receiving the pension isn't available until 62 at the earliest.

If government pensions are significantly better than that, I would love to learn more.

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The OP pension is 75% of annual pay (5 best years) for 30 years and 2.5% for every year to 40 years 100%.

There is no way he will be making 40K. I make more than double that and I've been here 10 years.

He has the option to purchase additional years and cash out early and take an actuarially reduced retirement. Depending on how many years he purchase he can offset the early retirement.

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Yeah we work really hard. My supervisor is awesome also we get along great I would stay in excise just for her. I think the minimum is 18 audits a year. I read some state workers do like 2, such a joke

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That's great that you have a good supervisor. I would caution against making a career decision based on that alone. There will be a lot of changes during your time here. For example, when I first began working here, the taxes were not split up into different groups, and 12 audits were required. Each auditor was able to work on multiple taxes. Out-of-state requirements are 17 audits, but hopefully, they will be reduced.

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Also I do excise tax, which type of tax is best to work with in your opinion?

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Income
Sales
Excise
In that order. If we are talking about transferable to the private sector.

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Thanks for the info, yup I looked at the PPM’s. I actually got my accounting degree while working for the department of revenue. An MBA would get me a promotion like you said. The monthly housing stipend is super neat, I work for the state of Louisiana.

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Yes. They have positions available in Houston if you're interested but I believe you have to wait until you're out of probation to be eligible. Your options will increase if you transfer to Texas. There have been auditors that have left to work for various companies in Texas if you want.

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Would you rather have a 40k state government job as a tax auditor with good benefits and a nice pension if you stuck around

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I'm a tax auditor with the state government. You're not going to be an OT baller, but it's decent pay with job stability. There is some truth to the perception that government employees are lazy, but I used that to my advantage and was able to advance. I'm assuming 40K is the starting salary. If so, your salary will increase, and your pension will be based on your last five years of employment. Also, with state employment, you can contribute to a 457B.

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Wtf does the FBI have to do with it, seems weird they would get involved over somebody spitting on someone.

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Over 10,000 feet is federal and no longer state issue.

Sam Darnold got jacked up.