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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 been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government much more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
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President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Wednesday that he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to serve as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates his intention to replace 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 plagued by fraud and ended up costing the government billions more than anticipated. In an effort to combat this issue, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims to identify and reject fraudulent applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have not had any of their claims denied by the tax agency when helping businesses with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. This program was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
"We do not try to deceive anyone," he stated. "We take careful steps to ensure that they are eligible for this refund of their own money from the I.R.S., along with interest."
President Trump announced his selection for a key position at the IRS through his social media platform. This decision would bring significant changes to the agency at a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested large amounts of money into updating the IRS and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes, with the aim of enhancing customer service and combating tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel, a former consultant and government official with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, to be in charge of reforming the I.R.S in 2022. Werfel’s term was expected to continue until 2027.
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