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Former congressman Billy Long, who represented Missouri for six terms, has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has been plagued by fraudulent claims and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the nation
Donald J. Trump, who will soon be sworn in as President, announced on Wednesday his intention to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies that Trump plans to remove the current leader of the IRS, who was appointed by Biden.
Following his loss in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent activities, resulting in the government incurring billions more in costs than initially predicted. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has halted the processing of claims temporarily to identify and eliminate any false applications for the tax benefit.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts to assist businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that neither he nor his colleagues had encountered any denials from the tax agency for these claims. This program was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as a way to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
He emphasized that they do not sneak anyone through, but rather ensure that individuals qualify for the refund from the IRS with interest.
Donald Trump made a new selection for a key position in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through his social media platform, which could have a significant impact on the agency. The Biden administration has invested a large amount of money into updating the IRS and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes, aiming to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel, a former consultant and government employee with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, to be in charge of reforming the I.R.S in 2022. Werfel’s term was scheduled to end in 2027.
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