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Treasury Names Social Security Chief Frank Bisignano IRS CEO in Dual-Agency Shift

The new structure installs leadership without Senate confirmation as the tax agency faces deep staff losses and looming implementation of recent tax changes.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 14: Frank Bisignano (L), Administrator of the Social Security Administration, stands next to U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed a proclamation on the 90th anniversary of Social Security to highlight his administration's efforts on the program.
FILE - Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to mark the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, Aug. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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Commissioner of the U.S. Social Security Administration Frank Bisignano speaks, while with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 14, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Overview

  • Scott Bessent will continue as acting IRS commissioner, with Bisignano overseeing day-to-day operations and reporting to him.
  • The IRS CEO role is newly created by Treasury and does not require Senate confirmation, enabling immediate installation of leadership.
  • The IRS has seen unusual turnover in 2025, including President Trump’s August removal of Senate-confirmed commissioner Billy Long.
  • Watchdog findings highlight workforce reductions of roughly 17%–19% in key filing-season functions and larger IT cuts, threatening readiness for the 2026 season and provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
  • Advocacy groups and policy experts criticize the dual-agency arrangement for potential divided attention and expanded data-sharing risks, and Treasury also named Jarod Koopman acting chief tax compliance officer to oversee enforcement divisions.