IRS Agent Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at IRS.
IRS
Agent
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got an invite initially and responded right away to set up the interview, but they told me they weren't interviewing anymore. A few weeks later, I got another invite and it all went smoothly.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What is your motivation for wanting to work at the IRS?
IRS
Agent
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was very formal and strict. The interviewers were sarcastic and wanted specific answers. If you didn't give those answers, you were out.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
IRS
Agent
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I was interviewed by a panel of 3 people, and it didn't take too long. The questions were very tax technical, and they also asked quite a few questions about basic accounting concepts like ledgers, financial statements, and tax returns. The interviewers were very nice, even though I didn't know all the answers.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain what section 78 gross up is?
- What is the definition of section 482?
- Can you describe basic accounting concepts such as ledgers, financial statements, and tax returns?
IRS Agent Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IRS interview reports.
“How is Schedule M3 utilized?”
Read reports →“What form do corporations file?”
Read reports →“What is the definition of section 482?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what section 78 gross up is?”
Read reports →“Can you describe basic accounting concepts such as ledgers, financial statements, and tax returns?”
Read report →“How do you deal with going over budget on time?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for wanting to work at the IRS?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 IRS interview reports.