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Former congressman Billy Long, who represented Missouri for six terms, has been selected by Trump to lead the Internal Revenue Service. Long has been involved in assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has seen widespread fraud and ended up costing the government billions more than originally expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the capital
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies that he plans to dismiss the current leader, who was appointed by Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic, which has been plagued by fraudulent claims and has ended up costing the government billions more than anticipated. In an effort to address the 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 false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts in assisting businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that he and his team have not had any of their claims denied by the tax agency. This program 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 secretly help anyone get the refund, but instead ensure that they truly qualify for it from the IRS, along with any interest owed.
Donald Trump made a new decision about the leadership of the I.R.S, which would bring significant changes during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a large amount of money in updating the agency and strengthening its ability to collect taxes, with the goal of enhancing customer service and combatting tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the I.R.S. overhaul. Werfel, who had experience working in both Democratic and Republican administrations as a management consultant and civil servant, was appointed to lead the agency until 2027.
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