How to Be IRS Commissioner, According to Those Who Had the Job

On Nov. 12, 2022, IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig’s term is set to expire. And now, we collectively wonder, as King George mused in “Hamilton,” the musical—"What comes next?”

There’s no named formal successor in the pipeline just yet to fill Rettig’s shoes. But here’s what the next nominee should know about the job.

What Does the IRS Commissioner Do?

Rettig’s successor will have a big job ahead. Commissioners preside over the nation’s tax system—not to create tax law but to establish and interpret tax administration policy, which includes enforcement and taxpayer services.

The IRS also is ...