Trump picks interim IRS chief to replace John Koskinen, long criticized by Republicans

By Joseph Lawler

Published October 26, 2017 6:05pm ET

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Trump picks interim IRS chief to replace John Koskinen, long criticized by Republicans — I look forward to having David Kautter as acting commissioner of the IRS. David will provide important leadership while we wait to confirm a permanent commissioner, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) | Susan Walsh

President Trump announced Thursday that Treasury tax official David Kautter would serve as acting IRS commissioner next month as the term of current IRS chief John Koskinen expires.

Kautter, confirmed in August to be assistant secretary for tax policy at the Treasury, will serve in both positions, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

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