IRS Commissioner Billy Long replaced after less than two months
Summary
The Trump administration has decided to replace IRS Commissioner Billy Long less than two months after he started the job. This change follows a series of leadership turnovers at the IRS. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will temporarily take over as acting commissioner.Key Facts
- Billy Long was appointed as IRS Commissioner in mid-June but is now being replaced.
- The decision to replace him was announced by a White House spokesman and reported by the New York Times.
- No reason was given publicly for Long's replacement.
- Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, will temporarily act as IRS Commissioner.
- The IRS has seen several leadership changes recently, with four acting commissioners before Long's confirmation.
- Long, a former Congressman and auctioneer, has limited experience in tax administration.
- The IRS has been undergoing significant staff reductions and changes, including lay-offs of nearly a third of its auditors.
- The agency is involved in implementing new tax laws following a recent GOP budget bill.
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