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IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Announces Resignation Ahead of Trump's Inauguration Day

IRS Commissioner Werfel will resign on Inauguration Day, paving the way for Trump's nominee Billy Long, an unusual occurrence in IRS history.

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

    Danny Werfel's resignation marks a significant moment in the IRS's history, breaking a long-standing tradition of stability amidst presidential transitions and casting uncertainty on the agency's future priorities.

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

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  2. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says he'll step down on Trump's Inauguration Day

    Werfel’s unexpected resignation before the end of his term underscores a troubling trend in the continuity of leadership at the IRS, especially as the agency faces significant budget cuts and political scrutiny.

    IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says he'll step down on Trump's Inauguration Day

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  3. Donald Trump’s DOJ could win convictions of two Jan. 6 defendants next week

    Werfel's departure just as tax season approaches reflects a troubling trend where political pressures undermine the stability of crucial federal agencies, raising concerns about the future of taxpayer services initiated during his tenure.

    Donald Trump’s DOJ could win convictions of two Jan. 6 defendants next week

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Updated: Jan 17th, 2025, 7:57 PM ET

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IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel will resign as President-elect Donald Trump takes office, an unusual departure as commissioners typically serve five-year terms across administrations. His resignation comes ahead of tax season as Trump nominates former Representative Billy Long to replace him, and following significant modernization efforts at the agency funded by the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. Despite improvements in taxpayer services, the future of these initiatives is uncertain with a Republican administration, especially concerning proposed increased audits and modernization programs like the Direct File system. Werfel's departure sets a new precedent for the IRS.

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