IRS Chief Receives NATP's Inaugural Vanguard Award

The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) gave IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel its first-ever Vanguard award at Taxposium 2024, which was held July 22-24 in Orlando.

The NATP Vanguard Award will be given each year to an individual within the tax industry who makes a significant contribution to advancing the federal tax industry, promoting fairness, efficiency, and compliance.

“Our inaugural recipient exemplifies these values through unwavering dedication and innovative leadership,” NATP CEO Scott Artman said in a statement. “Danny Werfel has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the tax system for all.”

Artman commended Werfel’s initiatives, noting modernizing IRS operations and an enhanced taxpayer experience and compliance.

“While the work has just begun, Commissioner Werfel’s priorities align closely with ours, ensuring we move forward together toward a more efficient and fair tax system,” Artman added while presenting the award at NATP’s annual Taxposium event.

After receiving the award, Werfel praised his workforce at the IRS, recognizing them as the true drivers of progress and excellence within the organization.

Taxposium is NATP’s annual flagship event, where tax professionals from across the country come to exchange ideas with industry thought leaders, top tax educators, and exhibitors.

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