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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. 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 originally expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
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Donald J. Trump, who is set to become the next President, announced on Wednesday that he plans to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This move indicates his intention 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 losing billions of dollars more than anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to terminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has taken steps such as temporarily halting the processing of claims to identify and eliminate false applications for the tax break.
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 so far, neither he nor his colleagues have had any claims denied by the tax agency. This program, established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020, is aimed at encouraging businesses to continue paying their employees during times of economic downturn.
He mentioned that they do not allow anyone to sneak through, and they ensure that individuals qualify for the refund from the IRS with interest before processing it.
President Trump’s nomination, revealed on his online platform, is set to make significant changes within the IRS during a crucial time. The Biden administration has allocated large sums of money towards updating the agency and strengthening its enforcement of tax laws to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the restructuring of the I.R.S. 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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