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Trump Administration Appoints Gary Shapley as Acting IRS Commissioner

Shapley's appointment follows IRS leadership resignations and comes during sweeping organizational changes and budget cuts.

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)
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Overview

  • Gary Shapley, a Trump ally and former IRS investigator, has been named acting commissioner of the IRS, effective April 15, 2025.
  • Shapley previously gained prominence after raising concerns about the Hunter Biden tax investigation and was elevated to senior IRS roles in March 2025.
  • This leadership change follows the resignation of Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause, the third IRS leader to step down during Trump's presidency.
  • The IRS is undergoing significant restructuring, including technological upgrades and a deferred resignation program expected to reduce the workforce by over 20,000 employees.
  • Trump’s fiscal 2026 budget proposes a $2 billion cut to IRS tax enforcement funding, raising concerns about the agency's capacity to manage its operations.