Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appoints Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano to oversee the IRS, skipping Senate confirmation. Bisignano will focus on upgrading technology and electronic tax filing. As the shutdown looms, he must prepare the IRS for the 2026 tax season. Bessent praises his expertise in customer service and technology alignment with IRS goals. Bisignano’s background includes leadership roles at Fiserv, First Data, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup.

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