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Former Congressman Billy Long, who represented Missouri for six terms, has been selected by Trump to lead the IRS. Long has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has faced issues with fraud and ended up costing the government more money than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
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The incoming President, Donald J. Trump, announced his intention to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates his plan to replace the current leader, who was appointed by Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent activity, resulting in the government losing billions more than anticipated. In an effort to address this issue, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit and the I.R.S. has temporarily ceased processing claims to identify and reject false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts to assist businesses in applying for the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that neither he nor his team had faced any rejections from the tax agency for any claims so far. The Employee Retention Tax Credit was established by Congress and Mr. Trump in 2020 as a way to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
He stated that they do not try to deceive anyone and instead ensure that individuals truly qualify for the refund from the IRS, along with any interest owed to them.
Donald Trump has made a new selection for a key position in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which was announced on his social media platform. This decision comes at a critical time, as the current administration under President Biden has invested significant funds into updating the agency and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes. The goal is to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
In 2022, President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel to head the restructuring of the I.R.S. Werfel, who has experience working in various government roles under both Democratic and Republican administrations, was chosen for the position. His term was scheduled to run until 2027.
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