Charles Rettig sworn in as new IRS commissioner
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A news item by Alistair M. Nevius in The Tax Adviser, dated October 2, 2018, reporting that Charles Rettig was sworn in as the 49th commissioner of the IRS on Monday by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. It states that Rettig succeeds John Koskinen, whose term expired in November 2017, and that David Kautter, acting commissioner since then, returns to the position as assistant secretary of the Treasury, Tax Policy. It says President Donald Trump nominated Rettig in February and the Senate confirmed the nomination on Sept. 12, 2018, on a 64–33 vote, with a term running until November 2022. In a June confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Rettig cited "long waits on the phone and inadequate IT systems."
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Advertisement - news - procedure & administration Charles Rettig sworn in as new IRS commissioner By Alistair M. Nevius, J.D. October 2, 2018 Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2018. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. Charles Rettig was sworn in as the 49th commissioner of the IRS on Monday by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. He succeeds John Koskinen, whose term expired in November 2017. Since the end of Koskinen’s term, David Kautter has been acting commissioner. Kautter will now return to his position as assistant secretary of the Treasury, Tax Policy. As head of the IRS, the commissioner is “responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Internal Revenue laws” (Treasury Order 150-10 (4/22/82)). Rettig is an attorney who has practiced with the firm of Hochman, Salkin, Rettig, Toscher & Perez PC, a tax law firm in Beverly Hills, Calif. He has also served as vice chair, administration, for the American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation, vice president of the American College of Tax Counsel, and chair of the IRS Advisory Council. Rettig was nominated by President Donald Trump in February, and his nomination was confirmed by the Senate on Sept. 12, 2018, on a 64–33 vote. Rettig’s term as commissioner will run until November 2022. In his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee in June, Rettig acknowledged some of the challenges facing the IRS, including “long waits on the phone and inadequate IT systems” and said he will work with Congress to take on these challenges, “with the impact on taxpayers in mind.” He also said his overriding goal as commissioner would be to “strengthen and rebuild trust between the IRS, the American people, and their representatives in Congress.” — Alistair M. Nevius ( Alistair.Nevius@aicpa-cima.com ) is The Tax Adviser ’s editor-in-chief. TAX PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2025 tax software survey AICPA members in tax practice assess how their return preparation software performed during tax season and offer insights into their procedures. Tax Clinic R&D credits and the computer rental rules time forgot Fuel tax expirations and new refund provisions require IRS guidance and improved administration The historical shift in transfer pricing penalty enforcement The end of deferral: Calculating QOZ gain recognition on Dec. 31, 2026 ‘Stacking’ charitable contributions up to the 60% limit Magazine June 2026 June 2026 May 2026 May 2026 April 2026 April 2026 March 2026 March 2026 February 2026 February 2026 January 2026 January 2026 December 2025 December 2025 November 2025 November 2025 October 2025 October 2025 September 2025 September 2025 August 2025 August 2025 July 2025 July 2025 view all View All
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