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Donald Trump has chosen former Missouri congressman Billy Long 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 seen widespread fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the capital
Donald J. Trump, the incoming President, announced on Wednesday his intention to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This move indicates that he plans to replace the current leader of the IRS, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his loss in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent activity, resulting in the government losing billions of dollars 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 in order to identify and reject fraudulent applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully assisted businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit without any rejections from the tax agency. 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.
He emphasized that they do not sneak anyone through, but rather ensure that they legitimately qualify for the IRS refund with interest.
President Trump made a new selection for a key position in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through his social media platform. This decision will bring significant changes to the IRS during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested large sums of money into upgrading the agency and enhancing its tax collection activities to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the reform of the I.R.S. Werfel, who has experience working in various political administrations, was appointed to the position until 2027.
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