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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 by fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the capital
Donald J. Trump, who was elected as the President, announced on Wednesday that he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be in charge of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies that he intends to remove the current head of the IRS, who was appointed by President Biden.
After losing a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit designed for the pandemic era that has been plagued by fraud, resulting in the government spending billions more than anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to end the tax credit, while the I.R.S. has halted the processing of claims to identify and eliminate fraudulent applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his experience assisting businesses in applying for the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that neither he nor his team had faced any rejections from the tax agency for the claims submitted. The Employee Retention Tax Credit was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as a measure in a comprehensive stimulus package to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees throughout the economic downturn.
He explained that they do not sneak anyone through and they ensure that individuals qualify for the refund from the I.R.S. with interest.
Donald Trump’s selection, revealed on his social media platform, will bring about significant changes at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a crucial time. The Biden administration has allocated substantial funds towards updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection measures to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to be in charge of revamping the I.R.S. Werfel is a former management consultant and civil servant with experience working in administrations from both political parties. He is expected to remain in this position until 2027.
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