On November 9, 2012, (former) IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman stepped down as his five year term ended (even though he had not served a full term). We then had acting Commissioner Miller who resigned on May 21, 2013 due to the Section 501(c)(4) controversy. We got a new acting Commissioner – Daniel I. Werfel on May 22, 2013. Because the term “acting” can only be used for 210 days after the official position holder leaves, his title was Principal Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement.

On August 1, 2013, President Obama nominated John Koskinen. President Obama stated:

“John is an expert at turning around institutions in need of reform. With decades of Read More