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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long, who served six terms in Congress, has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic. However, this tax credit has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government much more than initially expected.
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On Wednesday, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to head the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies that Trump plans to remove the current leader, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his loss in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit created during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than anticipated. Lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted processing claims in order to identify and reject fraudulent applications for the tax benefit.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully helped businesses obtain the Employee Retention Tax Credit without any denials from the tax agency. This program, established by Congress and Mr. Trump in 2020, was designed to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown as part of a larger stimulus package.
He explained that they don’t try to deceive anyone, but rather ensure that they are eligible for a refund from the IRS along with any accrued interest.
Donald Trump announced his selection for a key position at the IRS through his social media platform. This decision comes at a crucial time as the Biden administration has invested significant funds to update the agency and strengthen its tax collection procedures. The goal is to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to oversee the restructuring of the I.R.S. Werfel, who has experience working in various administrations, was chosen for his expertise as a former management consultant and civil servant. His term was expected to continue until 2027.
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