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.