IRS Chief Unveils Leadership Shake-Up Just Days Before 2026 Tax Season Opens

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Days before the 2026 tax filing season opens, Internal Revenue Service chief executive officer Frank Bisignano announced a sweeping leadership shake-up Tuesday, saying the moves are meant to stabilize...

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