Tax News

CCH (cch.taxgroup.com) reports:

Linda Stiff has started serving as acting IRS commissioner as of September 10, an IRS spokesperson has confirmed to CCH. A brief description of Stiff's prior service with the IRS, starting with her position in 1980 as a revenue agent in Jacksonville, Fla., now appears on the IRS's website (www.irs.gov) under "About the IRS," where she is listed as acting IRS commissioner.
In addition to her role as acting IRS commissioner, Stiff will serve as deputy commissioner for Services and Enforcement, providing direction and oversight for all major decisions affecting the four taxpayer-focused IRS Divisions: Wage and Investment; Large and Mid-Size Business; Small Business/Self-Employed; and Tax Exempt and Government Entities. Stiff held the position of deputy commissioner for Operations Support immediately prior to her appointment. Her new role as acting commissioner was determined under a standing Internal Delegation Order based on holding that former position. She replaces Kevin Brown, who has served as acting commissioner since May 4, when Mark W. Everson left the IRS to become head of the Red Cross.
No news has been forthcoming from the administration regarding how the selection of a new commissioner is progressing. The role of acting commissioner generally has been considered that of a caretaker. During an acting commissioner's term, policies and programs set into motion by the last commissioner are carried forward.
By George Jones, CCH News Staff