Tax Controversy Specialist – IRS Expert

About the role

Mercor is seeking a Tax Controversy Specialist to review and improve AI‑generated outputs related to IRS audits, disputes, and litigation. This remote contract position offers 10–20 hours per week, allowing you to apply your tax controversy expertise to cutting‑edge AI research.

Key responsibilities

• Review and annotate AI‑generated scenarios involving tax audits, appeals, and tax court matters.
• Validate the model’s interpretation of Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, and IRS procedures.
• Provide structured feedback on penalty assessments, reasonable‑cause arguments, and settlement strategies.
• Assess AI responses to Information Document Requests (IDRs) and audit defense tactics.
• Identify compliance risks, procedural errors, or flawed legal reasoning in model outputs.
• Collaborate with research teams to enhance model performance in tax dispute workflows.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in tax controversy, tax litigation, IRS audit defense, or regulatory dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, and IRS examination procedures.
• Experience handling audits, appeals, or tax court matters, including penalty abatement and settlement negotiations.
• Excellent analytical writing skills with the ability to deliver structured legal feedback.
• JD, CPA, or equivalent tax specialization preferred.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $80–$120.
• Flexible remote work schedule.
• Opportunity to influence AI development in a high‑impact tax domain.