Melanie Krause
Melanie Krause is the chief operating officer of the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) and is poised to become the new acting leader of the agency following Doug O’Donnell's retirement announcement. With extensive experience in tax administration, she has been instrumental in overseeing the operations of the I.R.S., particularly during a tumultuous period marked by significant staffing changes and challenges under the Trump administration.
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Then came Melanie Krause, another career official, who resigned in April after Trump allies pushed through a deal.
Trump ousts Billy Long as IRS commissioner, names Bessent acting head
United States· 2025-08-08
Melanie Krause resigned as the acting director of the IRS following the announcement of the controversial agreement.
Juez no impedirá que el IRS entregue información privada de inmigrantes a Trump
Honduras· 2025-05-13
Melanie Krause, the former acting commissioner of the IRS, resigned due to an agreement allowing ICE to send immigrant names to the IRS.
IRS puede compartir datos fiscales para identificar y deportar a indocumentados
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-13
Former acting IRS commissioner Melanie Krause resigned over the deal allowing ICE to submit names and addresses of immigrants.
Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in the US | World News
Jamaica· 2025-05-13
Melanie Krause announced Gary Shapley’s elevation to acting commissioner in an agency-wide email.
Trump’s pick for acting commissioner is out at IRS days after his appointmentUnited States· 2025-04-18
Melanie Krause is resigning from her role as acting IRS commissioner over a deal to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chief
Canada· 2025-04-16
Melanie Krause decided to resign after Trump allies pushed through a controversial deal.
Gary Shapley: Trump to name Hunter Biden whistleblower as acting IRS commissioner, sources sayUnited States· 2025-04-16Krause became acting commissioner after O’Donnell’s exit.
How DOGE led a ‘hostile takeover’ at the IRS to use taxpayer data for immigration crackdownsUnited States· 2025-04-15
Acting director Melanie Krause just stepped down.
Start your week smart: Tax deadline, Trump’s trade war, Blue Origin launch, ‘The Last of Us,’ the MastersUnited States· 2025-04-13
Melanie Krause resigned due to the agreement allowing the IRS to share immigrant tax data with ICE.
¿Qué se sabe de que el Seguro Social de EEUU clasifica a inmigrantes como muertos?Dominican Republic· 2025-04-13
The acting IRS commissioner, Melanie Krause, stepped down over that deal.
Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources say | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-12Melanie Krause stepped down as acting IRS commissioner over a deal involving the sharing of immigrants' tax data.
Trump administration lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2025-04-11
The acting IRS commissioner, Melanie Krause, who had served in that capacity since February, stepped down over that deal.
Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave the US, sources say | World NewsJamaica· 2025-04-11Melanie Krause resigned as the acting IRS commissioner in response to the agreement to share sensitive information on undocumented migrants.
Immigration advocates condemn moves to share sensitive information on undocumented migrants | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-09
Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Melanie Krause informed her staff Tuesday she is leaving the agency amid internal chaos.
Melanie Krause: Acting IRS commissioner resigning after agency reaches data-sharing deal with immigration authoritiesUnited States· 2025-04-09IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause is urged by Jason Smith to revoke the tax-exempt status of the New Georgia Project.
Stacey Abrams-founded group's tax-exempt status targeted by top RepublicanUnited States· 2025-03-24
Melanie Krause replaced Doug O'Donnell and has shown more willingness to partner with DHS.
ICE nearing historic deal with IRS to aid in deportations: reportUnited States· 2025-03-24
Melanie Krause has only been at the IRS for three-and-a-half years.
‘Delete’ is one of their favorite terms: Inside DOGE’s IRS takeover ahead of tax seasonUnited States· 2025-03-15
Melanie Krause has been appointed to lead the IRS after Doug O'Donnell's departure.
Acting IRS chief to retire amid upheaval at agencyUnited States· 2025-02-25
Melanie Krause is expected to become the new acting leader of the I.R.S. after Doug O'Donnell leaves.
Acting I.R.S. Commissioner Doug O’Donnell to Announce RetirementUnited States· 2025-02-25