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Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the I.R.S. Long, who served six terms in Congress, has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic that has been plagued with fraud and ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the capital
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be in charge of the Internal Revenue Service. This means that Trump plans to replace the current leader of the IRS, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his loss in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has been promoting a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent activity, resulting in the government losing billions more than anticipated. Lawmakers have made efforts to end the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims in order to identify and eliminate fake applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have been successful in assisting businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. This program, established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020, was designed to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown. So far, they have not had any claims denied by the tax agency.
"We do not secretly allow anyone to receive the refund. We ensure that they genuinely qualify for the refund from the IRS, along with interest."
Announced on a social media platform, Mr. Trump’s appointment would bring significant changes to the I.R.S. during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested heavily in updating the agency and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes, aiming to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the restructuring of the IRS. Werfel, a former management consultant and civil servant with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was appointed to serve in this role until 2027.
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