John Koskinen
John Koskinen is a former IRS commissioner who held the position from late December 2013 to mid-November 2017. He has a background in law and public administration and has provided insights on the importance of maintaining stability within the IRS, especially during tax-filing seasons, highlighting the potential disruptions caused by external pressures and changes.
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Former IRS commissioner John Koskinen said that the chances of getting the IRS to actually revoke the 501(c)(3) status of a major university are almost nonexistent.
Donald Trump issues new threat after Harvard University defies US govt demands: All you need to know
India· 2025-04-16
John Koskinen is a former IRS Commissioner who commented on the importance of IRS revenue.
So far, IRS upheaval has not tripped up tax filing and refund issuance, tax pros say
United States· 2025-03-16
John Koskinen, a former IRS commissioner, expressed concerns that a reduction in force would render the IRS 'dysfunctional'.
White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
John Koskinen, a former IRS commissioner, stated that aggressive reductions in the IRS's resources will render the government less effective in tax collection.
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, sources sayUnited States· 2025-03-05
Former commissioner John Koskinen joined the other commissioners in criticizing the cuts to the IRS.
Trump admin IRS cuts 'don't add up,' former commissioners write in op-edUnited States· 2025-02-25
John Koskinen served as IRS commissioner from late December 2013 to mid-November 2017.
DOGE’s request for IRS data systems access may pose risks to tax filersUnited States· 2025-02-18
