The IRS has brought back John Dalrymple, a long-time former career executive there, as its new deputy commissioner for services and enforcement, including oversight of the scandal-plagued branch in charge of assessing applications for tax-exempt status.
"This is a critical leadership position for the IRS touching on everything from taxpayer service to tax enforcement issues," said IRS commissioner Danny Werfel.
“During John’s three decades at the IRS, he gained a wealth of first-hand expertise and experience in areas he will be leading," he added.
Dalrymple, who previously served as IRS deputy commissioner for operations support from 2003 – 2006 before departing for Deloitte Consulting, will start his new role on September 16, and be tasked with providing direction to the four taxpayer-focused IRS operating divisions, including wage and investment; large business & international; small business/self-employed and tax exempt and government entities, the agency said.
It said he would also oversee the criminal investigation division, office of professional responsibility, online services, the return preparer office and whistleblower office.
