Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration
Summary
Ken Kies, the top lawyer at the IRS, is leaving his job amid reports of disagreements with President Donald Trump’s White House. Kies reportedly warned the administration against interfering with IRS audits, which is illegal, and refused to work on a controversial settlement involving Trump and the IRS.Key Facts
- Ken Kies served as acting chief counsel to the IRS and assistant secretary for tax policy at the Treasury.
- Kies is leaving the IRS after reported clashes with the Trump administration.
- The law forbids the president and close officials from influencing IRS audits or investigations.
- Kies allegedly warned against White House orders related to tax audits.
- President Trump has faced accusations of trying to use the IRS against his political opponents.
- Trump sued the IRS in January over leaked tax returns and sought $10 billion in damages.
- A $1.8 billion IRS settlement protecting Trump and his family from audits was blocked by a judge.
- Kies reportedly refused to take part in the disputed settlement negotiations between the IRS and Trump.
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