Appeals Officer - Revenue Tax Specialist Principal

Appeals Officer - Revenue Tax Specialist Principal

Working Title:
Appeals Officer
Job Class:
Revenue Tax Specialist Principal
Agency:
Revenue Dept

• Job : 97579
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/20/2026.
• Date Posted
  : 10/13/2026
• Closing Date
  : 10/27/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
• Division/Unit
  :
  Appeals & Legal Services / ALSD-Appeals 2
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
• Job Class Option:
  Appeals
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Administrative appeals work supports the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s mission to make the revenue system work well for Minnesotans. It provides taxpayers with an independent forum to reconsider and resolve tax disputes at the administrative level. Revenue Tax Specialists (Appeals Officers) play an important role in the tax compliance process by independently reviewing complex sales and use tax disputes and determining appropriate resolutions.

This position is responsible for resolving the Department’s most advanced, complex, and specialized sales and use tax administrative appeals. Appeals Officers independently evaluate disputed tax issues by reviewing case files and taxpayer appeals, conducting legal and technical research, and applying relevant tax laws, rules, policies, and procedures. They conduct conferences with taxpayers and their representatives to clarify issues, evaluate the merits of the appeal, and work toward appropriate resolutions.

Key responsibilities include analyzing complex tax disputes, evaluating evidence and arguments, negotiating with taxpayers or their representatives when appropriate, and preparing notices of determination, settlement documents, and other formal appeal documents. The position also communicates and collaborates with Department employees to resolve cases and ensure consistent application of Minnesota tax law and Department policies.

In addition to administrative appeals work, this position provides assistance to Minnesota Attorney General attorneys who litigate tax matters in Tax Court and performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.

Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and live more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

• Tax and accounting knowledge, including knowledge of tax laws, regulations, court decisions, administrative policies and procedures, and accounting and auditing principles.
• Tax research and analysis experience, including researching complex tax issues, interpreting laws and regulations, evaluating…