In a historic move, the U.S. Senate confirmed a former director at global professional services firm EY as the new chief counsel for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). She had formerly occupied the position of associate chief counsel, international, at the IRS. Notably, this confirmation marks the first time a woman has been appointed to this specific role.
The IRS, a U.S. government agency tasked with the effective management of the country’s tax codes, from individual to institutional, plays an essential role in the nation’s economy. With the complex nature of these tax codes, the position of chief counsel is critical, providing legal advice and guidance on their application. The newly confirmed chief counsel, with her extensive international tax experience, is undoubtedly well-positioned to guide the agency amidst the rapidly evolving global fiscal landscape.
For those interested to learn more about this significant milestone in IRS history, additional details are available in a report from Law360.