IRS Head Werfel Talks Audits, Enforcement at First House Hearing (1)

House Republicans on Thursday put IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel under the microscope, inquiring about the disclosures of wealthy Americans’ tax information and how supplemental funding would be used to boost enforcement.

Werfel, confirmed on a bipartisan Senate vote, faced the GOP-led committee for the first time, in a hearing focused on IRS accountability and transparency. Questions covered some familiar ground Republicans have highlighted in recent months, including the plan to spend $80 billion provided in last year‘s Inflation Reduction Act. Many griped that the blueprint lacked details and Werfel promised more in the coming weeks.

“I look forward to you ...