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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the I.R.S. Long, who held office for six terms, has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic that has seen significant fraud and resulted in higher costs for the government than 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 new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies that he intends to remove the current leader, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent claims, causing the government to incur billions of dollars in unexpected costs. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims in order to identify and reject false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts in assisting businesses in obtaining the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that neither he nor his colleagues had faced any rejections from the tax agency for claims. This credit program was established by Congress and President Trump in 2020, aiming to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees amidst the economic crisis.
"We do not engage in any deceptive practices," he stated. "We ensure that individuals genuinely qualify for this refund of their own money from the I.R.S. with added interest."
Donald Trump made a new selection for a key position in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which was announced on his social media platform. This decision could have significant implications as the Biden administration has recently invested a substantial amount of money into updating the agency and strengthening its ability to collect taxes. The goal is 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 previous management consultant and government employee with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was appointed for a term that was scheduled to end in 2027.
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