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Former congressman Billy Long, who represented Missouri for six terms, has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long has been involved in assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has seen widespread fraud and cost the government more money than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the capital
Donald J. Trump, who will soon take office as President, announced his intent to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision also implies that Trump plans to remove the current IRS leader, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been heavily exploited by fraudulent claims, resulting in the government losing billions more than anticipated. Legislators have attempted to end the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted processing claims in order to identify and eliminate false applications seeking the tax benefit.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he assists 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. The Employee Retention Tax Credit was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as part of a stimulus package to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
"We do not sneak anyone through," he stated. "We ensure that they genuinely qualify for the refund of their own money from the I.R.S. along with interest."
Donald Trump has made a new selection for a key position in the IRS, which he revealed on his social media platform. This decision would bring significant changes to the IRS during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested significant funds in updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection processes, aiming to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
In 2022, President Biden selected Daniel Werfel to head the transformation of the I.R.S. Werfel, who had experience in management consulting and government service under both Democratic and Republican administrations, was appointed to serve as the leader until 2027.
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