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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long has previously worked with businesses to take advantage of a tax credit during the pandemic, which has resulted in fraud and higher costs for the government than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
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President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to head the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates his plan to remove the current IRS leader, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit created during the pandemic that has been heavily affected by fraudulent claims, resulting 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 been successful in assisting businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. 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. Mr. Long mentioned that they have not faced any rejections from the tax agency for the claims they have submitted so far.
"We do not try to deceive anyone," he stated. "We ensure that individuals genuinely qualify for this refund of their own money from the IRS, along with interest."
President Trump’s selection, revealed on his social media platform, will disrupt the I.R.S. during a critical time. The Biden administration has invested significant funds in updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection initiatives 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 in this role until 2027.
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