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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long, who served in Congress for six terms, has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic. This tax credit has faced issues with fraud and has ended up costing the government more money than originally expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
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President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Wednesday that he plans to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be in charge of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates his intention to remove the current leader of the IRS, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary election in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been heavily exploited by fraudsters, resulting in the government losing billions more than anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to terminate the tax credit and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims to identify and eliminate false 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 had not faced any rejections from the tax agency for their claims. The 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 shutdown.
He explained that they do not sneak anyone through the process, but rather ensure that they truly qualify for the IRS refund with interest.
President Trump made a new selection for a position in the IRS, which was revealed on his social media platform. This decision would bring significant changes to the IRS during a critical time. The Biden administration has allocated a large amount of funding to upgrade the agency and strengthen its tax enforcement measures to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the reformation of the IRS. Werfel, a previous management consultant and civil servant with experience in both Democratic and Republican governments, was chosen for the role. His term was scheduled to end in 2027.
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