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Trump’s pick for acting IRS commissioner is ousted days after his appointment

Gary Shapley, whom President Donald Trump named acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service earlier this week with the support of Elon Musk, will no longer serve in the role, sources told CNN — a win for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s office,

Fortune on MSN · 17h

The IRS interim commissioner was just ousted after Scott Bessent reportedly fussed to Trump that Elon Musk installed the leader behind his back

The acting commissioner of the IRS was fired Friday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly complained to President Donald Trump that DOGE cost-cutter in chief Elon Musk did not ask for approval to name Gary Shapley as the agency’s leader.

The Seattle Times · 18h

Head of IRS Is Ousted Amid Treasury’s Power Struggle With Elon Musk

The president had picked Gary Shapley on Tuesday to run the agency after the previous IRS interim head, Melanie Krause, decided to resign. Shapley is a longtime IRS agent.

Acting IRS chief, a Hunter Biden whistleblower

Reuters on MSN · 13h

US Treasury's Bessent ousts IRS acting chief, names deputy to temporary role

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on Friday that Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender has been appointed acting Internal Revenue Service commissioner, replacing longtime IRS career official Gary Shapley in the temporary role.

POLITICO on MSN · 15h

Latest IRS acting chief ousted amid Musk vs. Bessent turf feud

President Donald Trump is replacing the fourth IRS chief this year amid complaints by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that he was not consulted on the appointment after Elon Musk recommended the person,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 16h

Acting IRS chief, a Hunter Biden whistleblower, to be ousted amid Musk-Bessent dispute

The acting head of the IRS is reportedly being ousted after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent complained to President Donald Trump that Elon Musk pushed to place him in the role without Bessent’s assent.

IRS, Trump and Harvard

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Can Trump or the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.

President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.

NBC New York · 1d

IRS' free tax filing program is at risk amid Trump scrutiny

The IRS free tax filing program is at risk amid scrutiny from the Trump administration. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Maddow Blog | Trump administration reportedly asks IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status

When Richard Nixon tried to sic the IRS on perceived opponents, it was an impeachable offensive. Fifty years later, Trump is reportedly taking similar steps.

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Trump replaces acting IRS commissioner just days after appointing him

President Donald Trump has replaced the acting IRS commissioner just days after he appointed him. The new acting head is ...

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IRS contractor leaked tax details of more than 405K Americans — but it wasn't during Biden's presidency

Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) leaked the taxpayer data of more than 405,000 Americans. The ...

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IRS Urges Millions to Check Tax Withholding Now

By checking tax withholding, individuals can prevent having to owe additional money and any potential penalties at tax time.

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Trump to Replace Acting IRS Commissioner

The tax agency’s next leader is the fifth so far this year.

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IRS could end up with 40% fewer staff after workforce reductions: Reports

The IRS is planning another round of layoffs amid Donald Trump and Elon Musk's workforce reduction plans. The final size ...

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Team Trump reportedly contacted the IRS about a ‘high-profile friend of the president’

An administration official reportedly asked the IRS to review audits of “high profile” friends of the president, including ...

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IRS Tax Returns to Become More Expensive For Millions of Americans: Report

IRS staff were reportedly told in mid-March to stop working on Direct File's development for the 2026 tax filing season.

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The IRS had 3 different bosses during the week taxes were due

After another leadership shakeup at the IRS, Michael Faulkender on Friday became the fifth leader of the IRS since January.

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