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Former congressman Billy Long from Missouri has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long, who served six terms in Congress, has been involved in assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic that has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government more money than originally expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the city
During his presidency, Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to take charge 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 defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been exploited by fraudsters, resulting in the government losing billions more than anticipated. Lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has paused processing claims to identify and reject fraudulent applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully assisted businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. This credit, established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020, was designed to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic downturn. Mr. Long mentioned that they have not had a single claim denied by the tax agency so far.
He stated that they do not sneak anyone through, but instead they ensure that individuals genuinely qualify for the refund from the IRS along with interest.
Donald Trump announced his selection on his social media platform, which would bring significant changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a crucial period. The Biden administration has invested a substantial amount of money in updating the agency and enhancing its tax collection procedures to enhance customer satisfaction and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to be in charge of reforming the I.R.S. Werfel has experience working in various government administrations and his term was scheduled to end in 2027.
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