The Trump administration is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long, who served less than two months in the role. The replacement surprised IRS staff and continues a trend of management upheaval at the agency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will act as the new commissioner. The IRS has experienced significant downsizing, losing thousands of employees, including a considerable number of auditors, during a tumultuous period. The agency is also preparing for major changes to tax law stemming from the recently approved GOP budget.
The Trump administration is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long, less than two months after he took over at the agency, confirming a trend of management shakeups.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner, marking another change in leadership at the IRS amidst ongoing internal turmoil.
The IRS has seen significant staff reductions, including nearly a third of its auditors, reflecting a tumultuous operational environment within the agency.
With the implementation of sweeping changes to tax law from the recent GOP budget bill on the horizon, the IRS faces increased pressure during this transition.
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