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.
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.
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.
IRS chief to step down upon Trump's inauguration, well before his term expires
President Biden nominated Werfel in 2022 after Trump’s choice to lead IRS, former Commissioner Charles Rettig, saw his term expire. Biden opted not to replace Rettig, following precedent that has remained in effect for the last 30 years. Werfel, just prior to Trump naming a replacement, said he hoped to stay in his role through the end of his term.
Werfel to resign Monday as IRS commissioner
Danny Werfel, who had two years remaining on his term, said he made the decision after “significant introspection and consultation.” An AICPA statement praised Werfel for “moving the IRS in the right direction to improve taxpayer services and start instituting modern technologies.
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.
IRS commissioner becomes latest official to exit post on Inauguration Day
Other officials have also announced they will resign on Inauguration Day, including FBI Director Christopher Wray, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, and Federal Election Commission head Sean Cooksey.
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
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