IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said in a letter to IRS workers on Friday that he intends to step down from his position on President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day. “After significant introspection and consultation with others,

Werfel applauded IRS employees for supporting two of the “best filing seasons in decades," after tapping into billions in Inflation Reduction Act funds.

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel announces his resignation effective January 20, 2025, to support a smooth transition for the incoming administration.

Danny Werfel’s term has not yet expired, but the president-elect has already said he wants to appoint a new IRS chief.

Daniel Werfel, the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, told the agency’s employees that he would end his term early and step down on Monday as President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office. Mr.