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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. During his time in office, Long actively promoted tax credits, including one during the pandemic that led to widespread fraud and significantly higher costs for the government than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the nation
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 indicates his plan to replace the current leader, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary race in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent claims, leading to government losses far exceeding initial estimates. In response, lawmakers have taken steps to terminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has paused processing claims to investigate and eliminate false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully helped businesses apply for the Employee Retention Tax Credit without any rejections from the tax agency. This credit was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He stated that they do not secretly help anyone qualify for a refund from the I.R.S., but they ensure that individuals are eligible to receive their own money back with interest.
President Trump made a significant decision by appointing a new leader for the IRS through his social media platform. This move would bring about changes within the IRS during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a substantial amount of money into 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, who has experience working in various administrations from both political parties, was chosen for the position. His term was expected to continue until 2027.
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