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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long, who served six terms in Congress, has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic that has been plagued with fraudulent claims and has ended up costing the government billions more than originally expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the capital
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies that Trump plans to replace the current IRS leader, who was appointed by Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long promoted a tax credit created during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraud and caused the government to incur billions more in costs than originally anticipated. Lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims in order to identify and reject fraudulent applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts to assist businesses in applying for the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that he and his team have not had any claims denied by the tax agency so far. This credit was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as a way to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
"We do not try to deceive anyone," he stated. "We ensure that they meet the requirements to receive a refund from the IRS, along with any interest owed to them."
Donald Trump announced his pick for a new leader of the IRS through his social media platform, which would bring significant changes to the agency at a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a large amount of money into updating the IRS and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes, aiming to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel, a former management consultant with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, to head the reform of the I.R.S in 2022. Werfel’s term was scheduled to go on until 2027.
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