IRS Watchdog Nominee Vows to Probe Allegations of IRS Misconduct

The Biden administration’s nominee told senators he would look into alleged politically motivated audits and unfair targeting of small businesses.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington on June 28, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

David Johnson, the Biden administration’s nominee for Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), vowed Thursday to rigorously investigate allegations of IRS misconduct, including politically motivated audits and unfair targeting of small businesses with tax audits.

During a Nov. 14 confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Johnson fielded questions from Democratic and Republican senators on safeguarding taxpayers from IRS abuse and overreach.