Description
Collect the amounts due to be paid to the government by organisations and individuals, following the regulations and correct calculation, ensuring no one pays more or less than they are obligated to.
Alternative labels
amass taxation revenue
amass tax
gather taxation revenue
gather in taxes
bring in tax
collect taxation revenue
bring in taxation revenue
gather tax
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Collect tax is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Tax compliance officer: Tax compliance officers collect fees, debt, and taxes on behalf of government institutions in cities, municipalities and other jurisdictions. They perform administrative duties and communicate with other officials and institutions to ensure operations are correct and compliant with policies.
Tax inspector: Tax inspectors are responsible for the calculation of taxation and the ensurance of its timely payment by individuals and organisations. They provide information and guidance concerning taxation legislation and examine financial documents and accounts to ensure compliance with legislation. They also examine records to investigate fraud.
Optional skill
Collect tax is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Tax advisor: Tax advisors use their expertise in tax legislation to provide commercially-focused advisory and consultancy services to a wide range of clients from all economic sectors. They explain complicated tax-related legislation to their clients and assist them in ensuring the most efficient and beneficial payment of taxes by devising tax-efficient strategies. They also inform them of fiscal changes and developments and may specialise in tax strategies concerning mergers or multinational reconstruction for business clients, trust and estate taxes for individual clients etc.
References
- Collect tax – ESCO