IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Stepping Down Before Trump Inauguration

‘The best way to support a successful transition is to depart the IRS on Jan. 20,’ Werfel said.

IRS commissioner nominee Danny Werfel testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during his nomination hearing in Washington on Feb. 15, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The head of the IRS said he is stepping down just before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

“After significant introspection and consultation with others, I’ve determined the best way to support a successful transition is to depart the IRS on January 20, 2025,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a note addressed to all IRS employees on Friday.