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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long has previously assisted businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has seen a lot of fraudulent claims and cost the government more money than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Reporting live from the
Donald J. Trump, who is set to become the next President, announced on Wednesday that he plans to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This indicates his intention to remove the current leader, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has been promoting a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has suffered from widespread fraud, resulting in higher costs for the government than initially anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has taken steps such as temporarily halting claim processing to identify and reject fraudulent applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts to assist businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that he and his team have never had a claim denied by 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 the process, but rather ensure that individuals qualify for a refund of their own money from the I.R.S. with interest.
Donald Trump made a surprising decision regarding the appointment of a new leader for the IRS. This decision comes at a crucial time when the Biden administration is investing heavily in upgrading the agency and strengthening its tax collection activities 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 worker with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was appointed to the position with a term lasting until 2027.
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