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

Published October 26, 2017 6:05pm ET



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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