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Senate Finance schedules long-awaited hearing on IRS chief nominee


Published on 2025-05-14 01:40:40 - Politico
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    • If confirmed by the Senate, former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) would be taking charge of an agency rocked by job cuts and clashes over data sharing with DOGE.

The Senate Finance Committee has scheduled a hearing for May 23 to consider the nomination of Daniel Werfel as the IRS Commissioner, a position that has been vacant since November 2022. Werfel, who previously served as the acting IRS Commissioner and as the controller of the Office of Management and Budget, has been praised for his experience and expertise in tax administration. The hearing comes at a critical time as the IRS faces challenges in implementing the Inflation Reduction Act and addressing taxpayer needs. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden emphasized the importance of having a confirmed IRS Commissioner to lead the agency during this period of transformation.

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