Charles Rettig
Former United States Internal Revenue Service Commissioner
- Joined
- Announced 10 September 2025
Biography
Charles Rettig is a former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. As Commissioner he led the United States tax system, which collected more than $4.9 trillion in fiscal year 2022, about 96 per cent of the total gross receipts of the United States, and managed an agency of about 83,000 employees with a budget of more than $14.1 billion.
His tenure focused on improving service to taxpayers and on balancing the enforcement of the tax laws with respect for taxpayer rights, with particular attention to traditionally underserved communities. In recognition of his leadership of the IRS he received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the Department of the Treasury’s highest honour for individuals selected by the Secretary.
He joined United World Leaders as a Member in September 2025.
From the Institution’s announcement of 10 September 2025. The original release (PDF)
