IRS Acting Chief Resigns Following Data-Sharing Deal with Immigration Agencies

Melanie Krause's resignation highlights internal discord and privacy concerns over a controversial agreement aligning IRS operations with Trump administration immigration policies.

Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause will step down on April 28, 2025, under a deferred resignation program following the finalization of a contentious data-sharing agreement.
The agreement, signed by Treasury and Homeland Security officials, grants ICE access to taxpayer data to locate and deport undocumented immigrants, raising significant legal and privacy concerns.
IRS lawyers warned the agreement likely violates privacy laws that protect taxpayer information from being shared with other government agencies without proper justification.
Krause reportedly learned about the finalized agreement through external news reports, bypassing her input and deepening internal divisions within the agency.
The resignation marks the third leadership departure in three months, reflecting broader turmoil within the IRS as it faces significant staff cuts, policy shifts, and alignment with the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda.