Title: Tax Law Analyst

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Tax Adjudication and Resolution Division within the Office of Tax Policy and Legal Affairs of the Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking a policy, accounting, legal or other professional to serve as a Tax Law Analyst.

Tax Law Analysts apply tax law, regulations, and policy for the Tax Commissioner’s consideration by:

Analyzing administrative appeals of disputed tax assessments

Rendering rulings relating to Virginia taxes

Delivering advisory opinions relating to Virginia’s local business taxes

Evaluating offers in compromise based on doubtful legal or factual issues


Tax Law Analysts also serve as a resource/liaison on highly technical and complex tax issues, within and outside of the agency, including compliance staff, lawyers, accountants, and other tax professionals. Analysts will also coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General in court appeals of disputed tax assessments.


The responsibilities of this position include:


Becoming experts in several of over 30 taxes administered by Virginia Tax or local jurisdictions, including the retail sales & use tax, corporate and individual income taxes, pass-through entity taxation, and the business, professional and occupational license tax

Researching tax laws, regulations, administrative determinations, and case law to determine the applicable law and tax policy

Drafting clear determination letters that clarify tax policy and apply existing law to each taxpayer’s unique facts and circumstances

Adjudicating complex tax issues and effectively communicating such results in a manner suitable for the intended audience

Working effectively with supervisors and team members to resolve complex issues and ensure consistency in tax application and policy

Communicating with taxpayers and tax professionals to ensure issues are understood and responses are technically accurate

Identifying, analyzing, and communicating to the appropriate party any issues that could potentially affect Virginia tax policy structure


This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule with 2 days remote and 3 days in office per week.

This position is located in our Main Street Center office in Richmond, Virginia.

The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with experience.


As a member of our team, you can expect additional benefits such as: 

Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.

12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave! 

Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.

Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.

At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues and reach legally supportable conclusions

Skill in communicating complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to draft appeal determinations, rulings or other highly technical documents in a clear and concise manner – applicants will provide a writing sample to be evaluated

Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and resolve complex issues relating to state and local taxation

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of the administrative appeals process for state taxes

Experience analyzing and interpreting tax law and issues in a legal or administrative appeals environments

Advanced level knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation principles and practices

Advanced level knowledge and experience in the areas of law, taxes, public policy, business administration, accounting, or other related fields

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.

All Virginia Department of Taxation employees must be current with filing their Virginia state tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.


In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov