IRS Criminal Investigation Division

About this Agency

The IRS Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for investigating cases of the Internal Revenue Code as well as other crimes related to the IRS. Although other police agencies have the ability to investigate bank secrecy act violations and other financial schemes, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division is the only one that has the power to investigate violations and crimes against the Internal Revenue Code.

At this time, there are approximately 4,400 employees of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division. Out of this number, roughly 2,800 are special agents.

Agents within the IRS Criminal Investigation Division focus primarily on the overall mission (as noted above), as well as assisting in the prosecution of cases related to money laundering, public corruption, tax evasion, and organized crime.

An agent within the IRS Criminal Investigation Division has the chance to focus on both law enforcement and accounting related tasks.

The IRS Criminal Investigation Division was formed on July 1, 1919.

Hiring Process and Eligibility

Basic requirements for becoming a special agent within the IRS Criminal Investigation Division are as follows:

1. United States citizen.
2. Must not be over the age of 37 at time of appointment.
3. Must be able and willing to work anywhere in the United States.
4. Valid driver’s license.
5. Successful completion of an oral interview.
6. Willing to carry and use a firearm.
7. Meet all physical fitness standards.
8. Meet education requirements based on the Job Grade.

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