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flag Frank Bisignano named dual CEO of IRS and SSA to tackle staffing and tech challenges ahead of 2026 taxes.

flag Frank Bisignano, currently Social Security Administration commissioner, has been named CEO of the IRS in a newly created role, the Treasury Department announced. flag He will oversee IRS operations while continuing to lead SSA, reporting directly to acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent. flag The dual appointment, effective immediately without Senate confirmation, aims to strengthen federal tax administration amid staffing shortages, looming tax law changes, and ongoing operational challenges. flag The IRS, which has lost about 25,000 employees, faces urgent tasks including implementing new tax rules before the 2026 filing season, updating technology, and addressing privacy concerns tied to a contested data-sharing agreement with immigration authorities.

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