Werfel to resign Monday as IRS commissioner

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel announced Friday that he would resign.

Werfel, appointed to the role in early 2023, had two years left on his term. He said in a message to employees: “After significant introspection and consultation with others, I’ve determined the best way to support a successful transition is to depart the IRS on January 20, 2025.”

One highlight of Werfel’s stint was the enhancement of digital offerings by the IRS.

“During his tenure, Commissioner Werfel laid a foundation, moving the IRS in the right direction to improve taxpayer services and start instituting modern technologies,” Melanie Lauridsen, the AICPA’s vice president – Tax Policy & Advocacy, said in a LinkedIn post. “We appreciate his years of service and dedication to the tax professional community. We are ready and willing to work with his successor to continue to modernize the IRS so that taxpayers get the service they deserve.”

President-elect Donald Trump has said he would nominate former Missouri congressman Billy Long as IRS commissioner.

Doug O’Donnell, the deputy commissioner, will be acting head of the agency until a nominee is confirmed.

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