Tax Breaks Live: A Candid Conversation with Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel

Get ready for one of our most energizing Tax Breaks episodes yet—recorded live and unfiltered in front of a room full of state and local tax administrators!Join FTA's Executive Director Sharonne Bonardi and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Minnick as they sit down with former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel at the 2025 FTA Compliance Workshop for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of tax administration and where it is headed next.From the big-picture challenges facing tax agencies to the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, this episode dives into the opportunities, risks, and transformations reshaping the future of tax. Sharonne guides the discussion through national trends and opportunities for evolving federal–state partnerships, while Ryan brings questions about the rapidly developing world of AI—what’s real, what’s hype, and what agencies should be doing right now to prepare.Tune in for a rare, dynamic conversation with one of the nation’s most respected tax leaders, with candid insights and practical takeaways on leadership, technology, trust, and the future of service delivery.If you’re working in tax administration—or curious about how innovation is changing the way government serves the public—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.