The IRS is losing lawyers, giving companies leverage in court
The IRS is losing lawyers, giving companies leverage in court  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Fri Oct 17 2025
Description: More than 170 IRS attorneys have withdrawn from Tax Court cases since January, with dozens leaving the agency entirely. That’s slowing litigation, prompting settlements, and weakening the government’s ability to enforce tax laws. Here to explain what this exodus means for corporate accountability is Former Chief, DOJ Tax Division’s appellate section, Gil Rothenberg.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.