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Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the Internal Revenue Service. Long, who served in Congress for six terms, has been involved in assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic. This tax credit has faced issues with fraud and has ended up costing the government more money than initially expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the nation
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates his plan to remove the current leader of the IRS, who was appointed by President 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 spending billions more than anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to end the tax credit program, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims to identify and eliminate false applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully assisted businesses in applying for the Employee Retention Tax Credit without facing any denials from the tax agency. This program, established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020, was included in a stimulus bill to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He stated that they do not sneak anyone through and ensure that they are eligible for the refund from the IRS along with interest.
Donald Trump made a new appointment on his social media platform that would bring significant changes to the IRS during a crucial time. The Biden administration has allocated a large sum of money to update the agency and strengthen its tax collection initiatives in order to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel, a former consultant and government employee with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, to spearhead the reformation of the I.R.S. Werfel’s tenure was scheduled to continue until 2027.
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