IRS Selects TE/GE Division Counsel

Date: February 26, 2021

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Personnel Announcement

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I am pleased to announce the selection of Mark Hulse to the position of Division Counsel, Tax Exempt & Government Entities Division (TEGEDC) in Washington, D.C. Mr. Hulse will officially begin this role on March 1, 2021.

The TEGE Division Counsel provides legal services on program matters, including tax issues relating to employee benefit programs (including qualified retirement plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and health and welfare programs), executive compensation, exempt organizations, federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments, tax exempt bonds, and employment tax.

Mr. Hulse has been the Acting Division Counsel, TEGEDC since November 2, 2020. Prior to his acting role, Mr. Hulse was selected as the Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) Deputy Division Counsel. From April 2008 until his selection as SB/SE Deputy Division Counsel, Mr. Hulse served as Area Counsel for TEGEDC in New York. From July 2002 to April 2008, he served as Senior Counsel in TEGEDC where he was responsible for the development of the highest profile cases under TEGEDC's jurisdiction. Mr. Hulse joined the Office of Chief Counsel as an attorney in October 1987. He worked on General Litigation issues in bankruptcy and collection and assisted the GLS function in the litigation of IRS employee grievances. From 1984 to 1987, he was active duty as an Officer in U.S. Marine Corp. From 1987 to 1993, he was an Officer in USMC Reserve and saw active duty for 6 months for Desert Storm.

Mr. Hulse received his B.A. from C.W. Post College, Long Island University, and his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law.

I know you will join me in congratulating Mr. Hulse in his new position.

William M. Paul
Acting Chief Counsel