IRS chief faces questions after audits of Trump foes emerge
Biden administration officials had already begun interviewing potential replacements for Charles Rettig
Charles Rettig, whose elevation by Trump to lead the service in 2018 surprised many tax professionals when it was announced, will be subject to new scrutiny after the New York Times revealed that both former FBI director James B. Comey and his deputy, Andrew McCabe, were the subject of highly unusual audits that the IRS says was selected at random. The Washington Post has confirmed the audits.
Still, former IRS officials, including Everson, said the matter should be investigated. The Treasury inspector general did not immediately return a request for comment on whether it had opened an investigation into the selection of the audits.
“For two guys who are enemies of President Trump to be selected together, although in different years, would have to be viewed as unusual,” Koskinen said. “In light of everything else going on in the last few years, it’s worth taking a look at to assure the public that the IRS is treating all taxpayers fairly.”
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