IRS Leader Resigns Prior to Trump's Inauguration, Well Ahead of Term Expiration
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Steps Down Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
After serving as the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) since 2022, Danny Werfel has announced his decision to step down from his role before President-elect Trump's inauguration on Monday. Werfel's term was set to extend until 2027, but he had initially intended to complete his full term.
Werfel's decision to depart early comes after discussions with IRS employees, members of Congress, Trump transition team staff, and other stakeholders. The reason for his early departure was not disclosed in the article.
During his tenure, Werfel has been focused on transforming the IRS. He has used funds from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to boost customer service, modernize technology, and increase enforcement on wealthy individuals and corporations.
Werfel's efforts have not been without controversy. Congressional Republicans have largely opposed his efforts and have attempted to revoke the IRA funding multiple times. With Republicans taking control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, they have indicated they will push efforts to revoke the IRA funding.
Prior to his appointment as IRS Commissioner, Werfel was nominated by President Biden in 2022 after the previous commissioner's term expired. If Donald Trump had been inaugurated on January 20, 2017, David Kautter was expected to succeed Danny Werfel as IRS Commissioner.
Trump has announced his intention to install a new IRS Commissioner, with former Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo., as the nominee. The new Commissioner's nomination has not been officially announced yet.
Werfel, however, has stated that his job as a civil servant is now to ensure a new IRS Commissioner is set up for success. He emphasized that his decision to step down is not due to any issues or controversies during his tenure as IRS Commissioner.
This move marks the end of a five-year term for Werfel, who served as IRS Commissioner at a critical time for the agency. His departure will likely have significant implications for the future of the IRS and its role in American tax policy.
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