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Former Congressman Billy Long, who represented Missouri for six terms, has been chosen by Trump to lead the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Long has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has been plagued by fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
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Donald J. Trump, who will soon be inaugurated as President, announced on Wednesday his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies that Trump plans to remove the current leader of the IRS, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his loss in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraud, resulting in higher costs for the government than originally anticipated. In an effort to address this issue, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has halted the processing of claims temporarily to identify and prevent false applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts in assisting businesses to take advantage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that he and his team have not had any of their claims denied by the tax agency so far. The Employee Retention Tax Credit was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as a way to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He stated that they do not allow anyone to cheat the system, but instead, they ensure that individuals legitimately qualify for the IRS refund with interest.
President Trump’s decision, revealed on his social media platform, is expected to bring significant changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested large amounts of money in updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection initiatives to enhance customer service and combat tax evaders.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the I.R.S. transformation. Werfel, a former management consultant and civil servant with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was appointed to serve until 2027.
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