Terrible culture and leadership overshadow 401K match - Anonymous employee IRS Employee Review

1.0
16 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There is literally not one pro besides the amazing 401K match. The benefits are cheaper but not the best. Maybe federal days off.

Cons

This was the worse job I have ever had in my life. Lack of moral and basic human care. The leaders have gone uncheck for too long and feel like they can say and do what they please to whomever with consequences. The older people preach one thing and do another. The culture or lack there of is disgusting. The building itself is deplorable and nasty. They don't clean. The mob mentality bullying is enough to drive the most sane of people crazy. Don't do it. Or get in and get out fast!!!! They refuse to advance mentally and literally. They put battery in the backs of the most uneducated and send them out to do their bidding because they know no better. It's sick.

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Pros

Excellent career experience. Opportunities to do tax advisory, controversy, and litigation.

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

-Got me started in my career as an auditor -thorough tax law training -many senior auditors helping you learn the profession

Cons

-communication from management is not always transparent -when you are at the bottom of the ladder, you get verbal abuse from not only POA and taxpayers (understandable, given this is the IRS), but also management/OJI's. They want to look good to their bosses and will throw you under the bus if they have to in order to save themselves. Even if they gave you instructions that got you in trouble. They SHOULD be supporting you in your function as an auditor, but they'll do whatever is easiest for themselves ultimately. -on job training can be disorganized -bureaucratic culture -like many other companies, a lot of things you're expected to learn by yourself. Such as how to avoid POA delays.

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