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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long, who served six terms in Congress, has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic that has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
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President-elect 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 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 plagued by fraudulent claims, resulting in the government losing billions more than anticipated. In an effort to address the issue, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit altogether, and the I.R.S. has temporarily suspended the processing of claims to identify and reject false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have not had any claims denied by the tax agency while helping businesses with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. This credit was established by Congress and Mr. Trump in 2020 to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He explained that they do not try to cheat or deceive anyone, but instead ensure that individuals truly meet the requirements to receive a refund from the IRS, along with interest.
The selection made by Mr. Trump on his social media platform will bring significant changes to the I.R.S. during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a large sum of money into updating the agency and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes, aiming to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the restructuring of the IRS. Werfel, who has experience working in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was chosen for his background as a management consultant and civil servant. His term was expected to continue until 2027.
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