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Gary Shapley to Be Named Acting IRS Commissioner Following Krause Resignation

The whistleblower known for raising concerns over Hunter Biden tax investigations will temporarily lead the IRS until Trump’s nominee, Billy Long, is confirmed by the Senate.

FILE - IRS Criminal Investigator Joseph Ziegler, right, and IRS Special Agent Gary Shapley, appear before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee during a hearing to argue that the Justice Department interfered with a yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden, at the Capitol in Washington, July 19, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Gary Shapley testifying before Congress.
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Overview

  • Gary Shapley, a veteran IRS investigator and whistleblower, is set to become the acting IRS commissioner, taking over from Melanie Krause, who resigned recently.
  • Shapley gained prominence after testifying about alleged delays in the Hunter Biden tax probe and claims of retaliation for his involvement in the investigation.
  • This marks Shapley’s rapid ascent within the agency, following his promotion in March to Deputy Chief of IRS Criminal Investigations.
  • Krause's resignation is linked to controversies surrounding the IRS’s decision to share tax data with ICE and internal disputes over the agency’s direction.
  • Shapley will serve as acting commissioner until Billy Long, President Trump’s nominee and former GOP congressman, is confirmed by the Senate.