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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the I.R.S. Long has experience serving six terms in Congress, and has also been involved in assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic. This tax credit has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government much more than originally expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the nation
President-elect Donald J. Trump 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 tax agency, 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 with fraudulent claims, resulting in a much higher cost to the government than initially anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims to identify and reject any false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he assists businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that neither he nor his colleagues have had a claim denied by the tax agency. This program, established by Congress and Mr. Trump in 2020, is part of a stimulus bill aimed at encouraging businesses to continue paying their employees during economic downturns.
He explained that they do not allow anyone to cheat or deceive their way to receive the refund. They ensure that individuals truly qualify for the refund from the IRS, along with any interest owed.
President Trump’s selection, revealed on his social media platform, would bring significant change to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested substantial amounts of money into updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection activities to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
In 2022, President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel to lead the I.R.S. overhaul. Werfel is a former management consultant and civil servant who has experience working in both Democratic and Republican administrations. His term is expected to continue until 2027.
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