- Tax officials are responsible for collecting taxes and fees due to the government or agency.
- Some of the tax inspector’s duties include interviewing taxpayers and seizing wages.
- Tax officers should not be confused with IRS tax agents who are responsible for checking taxpayers.
- Even though they are government officials, tax officials do not carry firearms and cannot arrest taxpayers.
- Some corporations appoint a major tax authority to oversee the firm’s ability to generate and collect revenue.