Kogod School of Business
March 18 white
5:00 p.m. et
in person & live-streamed

The Future of the IRS: Transforming for a Digital World

Join us as IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel introduces his vision for bringing the IRS into the digital age. Fireside chat moderated by Dean David Marchick. 

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DANNY WERFEL
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DAVID MARCHICK

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From e-filing to artificial intelligence, the IRS is moving swiftly to become a digital-first agency. 

About the Event

On March 18, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Danny Werfel will be at American University to share his vision for bringing the tax agency fully into the digital age. From tax equity to community engagement efforts, Commissioner Werfel's push for digital transformation is building a new foundation for the IRS.

Following the formal program, Commissioner Werfel will join Kogod School of Business Dean David Marchick in conversation and take questions from the audience.

Representatives from the IRS' Human Capital department will also be on-site to share diverse career opportunities for students from all academic backgrounds, so bring your résumé!

About Commissioner Werfel

Danny Werfel serves as the 50th Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. As Commissioner, he presides over the nation's tax system, which collects approximately $4.1 trillion in tax revenue each year representing about 96% of the total gross receipts of the United States. Commissioner Werfel oversees an agency of about 85,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $12 billion.

Commissioner Werfel has an extensive range of experience inside and outside of government. Prior to becoming Commissioner, he was the global leader of Boston Consulting Group's (BCG) Public Sector practice. Previously, he was the leader of BCG's Public Sector practice in North America. In these roles, he worked with government agencies worldwide on finances, service delivery, transformation plans and risk-assessment initiatives.

Before joining BCG in 2014, Commissioner Werfel served in the federal government for more than 15 years, including seven months as Acting Commissioner of the IRS from May to December 2013. Prior to his appointment as Acting Commissioner, he was Controller of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where he led efforts across the federal government to improve program integrity, including all areas of financial management, financial reporting, accounting standards, improper payments and financial systems, among others. During his time at OMB, Commissioner Werfel served under nine different directors in both Republican and Democratic administrations. 

Commissioner Werfel holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Duke University, a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.