This week, Politico has an exclusive interview with Frank Bisignano, who serves as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and as the “newly invented” Chief Executive Officer of the IRS. Politico’s report also includes comments from six IRS employees on Bisignano’s tenure.
Next up: Bisignano’s scheduled appearance at a Tax Day Senate hearing. Links and more, below the fold.
Danny Nguyen, IRS CEO Defiant as Washington Asks Who’s Running Things, Politico (Apr. 1, 2026):
The unusual nature of Bisignano’s position is at the heart of concerns voiced by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as well as agency staff over whether he can be a change agent for an agency that’s struggled to improve customer service after dramatic swings in leadership and operations . . . .
[Bisignano] responded to follow-up questions about how he’s improved the [IRS’s] refund tracker with a six-word text message: “I’m the ceo of the irs.” He did not elaborate.
Related TaxProf Blog coverage:
- Bessent’s Term as Acting IRS Commissioner Expires (Mar. 14, 2026)
- Senators Question Legality of IRS CEO Position (Oct. 29, 2025)
- The New Status Quo for IRS Leadership Roles (Aug. 1, 2025)
