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Bessent Makes First Visit to IRS as Acting Commissioner

Secretary Bessent outlined his three priorities for the IRS: revenue collections, privacy, and customer service.
The IRS cancelled or modified 400 contracts, achieving savings of approximately $500 million.
Bessent visited the IRS headquarters to reassure staff of his hands-on leadership.
The U.S. Treasury Department stated that it has gathered a team of talented technical personnel for IRS modernization.

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Breitbart

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Scott Bessent Visits IRS as Trump Admin Continues Agency Modernization

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had his first meeting with the IRS as the Trump administration seeks to revamp the agency.

17 hours ago·United States

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The Hill

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Bessent makes first visit to IRS as acting commissioner

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made his first visit to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as the acting commissioner Thursday, days after President Trump ousted Billy Long from the position. Bessent, who is the tax agency’s seventh commissioner this year, met with the leadership during which he discussed the modernization of the information technology systems within…

18 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Real Clear Politics

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Bessent Visit to IRS--With Whistleblowers--Sends Message

IRS acting commissioner Scott Bessent spent 45 minutes in the building to reassure the troops that he is hands-on and taking charge of the organization after a period of uncertainty - six days afte...

24 hours ago·Chicago, United States

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