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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Long, who served six terms in office, has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic. Unfortunately, this tax credit has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government much more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
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On Wednesday, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former Missouri congressman, as the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates that Trump plans to remove the current IRS leader, who was appointed by Biden.
Following his loss in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has been promoting a tax credit introduced during the pandemic, which has been plagued by fraudulent claims and has resulted in the government spending billions more than anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims to identify and reject false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have not had any of their claims denied by the tax agency while assisting businesses with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. This program, established by Congress and Mr. Trump in 2020, was included in a stimulus bill to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He stated that they do not sneak anyone through, but rather ensure that they qualify for the refund from the IRS along with interest.
President Trump’s selection, revealed on his social media platform, would bring significant changes to the I.R.S. during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a large sum of money into updating the agency and strengthening its efforts in tax collection to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the restructuring of the I.R.S. Werfel, a former consultant and government employee with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was appointed to serve until 2027.
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