By a vote of 84-15 (with one senator not voting), the Senate has finally confirmed Michael Desmond to be the next Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. Mr. Desmond is highly regarded in the tax community. We wish him well in his new post.

See links below for our prior coverage of Mr. Desmond’s nomination and the role of Chief Counsel.

• Desmond Renominated as Chief Counsel
• Senate Confirms Rettig as Next IRS Commissioner; Desmond Next?
• White House Intends to Nominate Michael J. Desmond to High-Level Roles in the IRS and the Department of Treasury