The Treasury Department official who was ousted after raising concerns about White House involvement in tax audits says he is leaving the government Tuesday. That's weeks sooner than planned.
Kenneth Kies had warned White House officials that they were at risk of violating a federal law that prohibits certain officials from requesting that the Internal Revenue Service start or stop an audit, The Wall Street Journal reported last week.
Kies, who was assistant secretary for tax policy and acting IRS chief counsel, had been expected to stay in those posts for several more weeks.
In a statement, he made no mention of the circumstances surrounding his departure. Instead, he highlighted his work implementing last year's tax law and eliminating regulations. Kies, a former lobbyist and senior congressional aide, thanked his staff and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He said he would return to the private sector.
"I believe these accomplishments have strengthened our economy and improved the economic well-being of all Americans," Kies said.
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