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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 assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic that has seen a lot of fraudulent activity and has ended up costing the government more money than originally expected.
Authored by Andrew Duehren
Reporting from the capital
The incoming President, Donald J. Trump, announced on Wednesday his intention to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates his plan to remove the current leader of the tax agency, 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 claims, resulting in the government spending billions more than anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit and the I.R.S. temporarily halted processing claims in order to identify and reject false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully helped businesses receive the Employee Retention Tax Credit without facing any denials from the tax agency. This credit, established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020, is part of a larger stimulus bill aimed at encouraging businesses to continue paying their employees during times of economic downturn.
He clarified that they do not try to deceive anyone, but instead ensure that individuals are eligible for a refund of their own money from the IRS, along with any accrued interest.
President Trump made a new appointment to the I.R.S. through his social media platform, which could have a significant impact on the agency. The Biden administration has invested a significant amount of money in updating the I.R.S. and increasing its efforts to collect taxes, with the goal of enhancing customer service and reducing tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel, a past management consultant and government employee with experience in both Democratic and Republican governments, to head the reformation of the I.R.S. Werfel’s term was scheduled to end in 2027.
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