At what level would a CPA with 3 years of corporate accounting (non-tax) experience start out in an IRS job?

At what level would a CPA with 3 years of corporate accounting (non-tax) experience start out in an IRS job?
I have passed the CPA exam. I do not have tax experience other than doing my own tax returns, but I am very interested in tax and read a lot about taxes in my free time. I would like to apply for a tax job at the IRS, but I am a little concerned about a possible pay cut. At what pay level would someone in my situation typically start? Thanks.


Answers:

Doctor Deth:  probably 2/3 what you could get in the corporate world
2009-04-28 17:32:22
Chosen Answer
yourtabo:  I believe your education and CPA title qualify you for at least GS-7 government job but then again the IRS does not pay too well. They do have great benefits so that may offset the pay cut. Oh, at GS-7 you are probably looking at about $48000 a year.
2009-04-28 20:46:11
hrblockerrolquinn:  Dear bp: If the IRS does not come through consider H&R Block for a season or two. With a CPA you would be very valuable and it would get you into tax work until some thing more permanent comes along. This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provided. Click on my profile to read more. Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent Master Tax Advisor
2009-04-28 21:00:36
v b:  The IRS likes to train from within. Your CPA license may not help you a bit depending on the job you try to get. When you say corporate accounting, do you mean filing 1120s? Doing payroll, internal audits or what?
2009-04-28 23:27:09