IRS CEO to Stay in Role for Foreseeable Future, Official Says

IRS CEO Frank Bisignano will remain in his newly-created role for the long haul, a Treasury tax official said Monday.

“It’s a permanent situation for the foreseeable future,” Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Ken Kies told the Tax Executives Institute conference. “Frank’s not going anywhere.”

Bisignano, who is also commissioner of the Social Security Administration, became chief executive officer in October after steep turnover at the top of the IRS. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was acting IRS commissioner since August, but earlier this month relinquished that title to comply with a federal vacancy law. Bessent still retains some duties. ...