Business Taxes Specialist , Board Of Equalization

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Business Taxes Specialist I, Board of Equalization – California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)

Position #: -057 |
Job Code: JC-509297

Salary: $8,052.00 – $10,079.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Location: Sacramento County, CA – Hybrid telework available. Telework requires staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedule subject to change.

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time | # of Positions: Multiple |
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Title:

Business Taxes Specialist

Final Filing Date: 3/12/2026

The Audit and Information Section's work processes are done in a team environment where initiative, independence, originality, and professionalism are needed to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The position will challenge your organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The Audit Support Unit (ASU) seeks an ambitious and driven individual to join our team in a Business Taxes Specialist (BTS) I position.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to complex tax inquiries received from taxpayers and the general public.
• Assist the field office audit team with highly technical and complicated tax issues.
• Complete complex and time‑sensitive assignments as requested by upper management.
• Act in a lead capacity and serve as a highly skilled technical consultant on large complex projects.

Become familiar with:

• California Revenue and Taxation Code
• California Tax Regulations
• CDTFA Tax Annotations
• CDTFA Audit and Compliance Manuals
• CDTFA operating systems

• A friendly work environment where teamwork is encouraged.
• Flexible time off requests.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Per the California Budget Act of 2025, all CDTFA salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

• Standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and telephone.
• Depending on location, may be working in a high‑rise building.
• Telework partially available.

Requirements are listed in the Class Specification. The Business Taxes Specialist I classification is the minimum requirement for this position.

Submit completed applications and all required documents by the Final Filing Date. Accepted application methods:

• Electronic via Cal Career Account ()
• Mail to: CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Talent Acquisition Section, Attn:
  Certification Section – JC‑509297, 651 Bannon Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95811
• Drop‑off:
  Human Resources Bureau (App Drop Off), Northwest Tower 1st Floor Lobby Drop Box – JC‑509297, 651 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 (Mon‑Fri, 08:00–16:00)

Required application package documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or electronic equivalent.
• Supporting documents demonstrating how you meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• Optional resume.

Hiring Unit Contact: Phong Dai – (916) 309‑5293

EEO Contact: (916) 309‑8400 – Equal Emp

Department Website:

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, etc. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. All applicants will be treated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.