IRS CIO Rajiv Uppal Resigns During Peak Tax Season

Uppal's departure marks the latest leadership change in an agency undergoing significant restructuring under Trump and Musk's DOGE.

Rajiv Uppal, Chief Information Officer of the IRS, announced his resignation effective April 28, 2025, via an internal email to staff.
The announcement comes as the IRS faces operational strain during the April 15 tax-filing deadline, a critical period for U.S. taxpayers.
The IRS is undergoing a sweeping restructuring led by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has included mass layoffs and controversial policy shifts.
DOGE members have been working within the IRS since February, gaining access to taxpayer data systems, raising concerns about data security and agency functionality.
With Uppal's departure, Chief Technology Officer Kaschit Pandya is expected to take on expanded IT responsibilities during this transitional period.