Tax Litigation Expert - AI Trainer

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Tax Controversy Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$120/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Review and annotate AI-generated outputs related to tax audits, disputes, and litigation scenarios.
• Evaluate model reasoning on IRS examination procedures, appeals processes, and tax court matters.
• Validate technical interpretations of Internal Revenue Code provisions and Treasury Regulations.
• Provide structured feedback on penalty assessments, reasonable cause arguments, and settlement strategies.
• Assess AI-generated responses to IDRs (Information Document Requests) and audit defense strategies.
• Identify compliance risks, procedural errors, or flawed legal reasoning.
• Collaborate with research teams to improve model performance in tax dispute workflows.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 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 procedures.
• Experience handling audits, appeals, or tax court matters.
• Familiarity with penalty abatement, voluntary disclosures, and settlement negotiations.
• Strong analytical writing skills and ability to provide structured legal feedback.
• JD, CPA, or equivalent tax specialization experience preferred.

Preferred

• Experience representing clients before the IRS or in U.S. Tax Court.
• Background in Big 4 controversy practice or tax law firm.
• Exposure to international tax disputes or cross-border issues.
• Experience mentoring junior professionals or reviewing complex tax memoranda.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.