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IRS, Trump and Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Hosted on MSN · 10h

IRS Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office

Danny Werfel, Biden’s pick to transform the tax agency, planned to exit after Trump announced intent to replace him.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

IRS head to resign 3 years before his term expires, as Donald Trump takes office

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel will resign to preempt Donald Trump firing him. Trump had already nominated former GOP Rep. Billy Long to replace him.

The Washington Post · 7h

IRS commissioner to resign as Trump eyes replacement

Danny Werfel’s term has not yet expired, but the president-elect has already said he wants to appoint a new IRS chief.

federalnewsnetwork.com · 5h

IRS commissioner to step down before his term ends, letting Trump advance his own pick

Werfel applauded IRS employees for supporting two of the “best filing seasons in decades," after tapping into billions in Inflation Reduction Act funds.

Rachel Maddow on Billy Long: Five things to know about Trump's pick for IRS commissioner

How much will Americans get to know about the people Donald Trump is choosing to run the U.S. government? In the absence of any real vetting the way it's usually done, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap.

U.S. News & World Report · 10h

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel Says He'll Step Down on Trump's Inauguration Day

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says he intends to step down from his position on President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day

Government Executive · 10h

IRS chief to step down upon Trump's inauguration, well before his term expires

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told staff his early departure would be the best thing for the agency given that Trump has already announced his intention to install a replacement. Werfel could have stayed in the role and forced Trump to fire him,

Trump, Treasury

Trump’s Treasury pick pledges to keep IRS Direct File open this tax season

Scott Bessent, Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary, said that he would have to study the long-term future of the tool. Republicans on Capitol Hill, however, have panned Direct File.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Trump's US Treasury Pick Says Question of Debt Limit Repeal Is 'Nuanced'

Scott Bessent, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Treasury Department, on Thursday said the question of eliminating the U.S. debt limit is "nuanced," but said if Trump wants to do so he will work with him and with Congress to get it done.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Trump's Treasury Secretary pick to face big questions at confirmation hearing

Trump Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent faces a Senate panel on Thursday and can expect grilling from a Democratic watchdog of Wall Street.

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How Trump’s Tax Man Would Target Enemies and Ruin the IRS

If confirmed as Donald Trump’s IRS commissioner, former GOP Rep. Billy Long will embody the disdain that an administration of ...

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Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says

The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.

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Democrats urge Trump nominees to keep the IRS's free direct-tax-filing tool, touting it as a DOGE-friendly program

In a letter exclusively shared with BI, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons said the program "meets the DOGE leaders' ...

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