DOJFinal Rule

Transfer of the Functions of the Tax Division to the Civil Division and the Criminal Division

Finance & BankingOther

Summary

The Department of Justice is reorganizing its internal structure by moving tax-related legal work from the Tax Division to the Civil Division and Criminal Division. This change affects how the federal government handles tax cases and disputes, potentially streamlining the process for resolving tax matters.

Key Points

  • 1The DOJ is consolidating tax legal work by transferring responsibilities from a specialized Tax Division to two existing divisions: Civil and Criminal
  • 2This reorganization may change how tax cases are handled and processed within the federal government
  • 3Taxpayers and businesses may experience changes in how their tax disputes or cases are managed by the DOJ
  • 4The change affects DOJ staff and attorneys who work on tax matters, potentially reassigning them to new divisions
  • 5This is primarily an internal government restructuring with potential long-term effects on tax case efficiency and handling

Key Dates

Published

December 10, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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