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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been selected by Trump to lead the I.R.S. Long, who served six terms in Congress, has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic. This tax credit has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Reporting live from the
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be in charge of the Internal Revenue Service. This means 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 created during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent activity and ended up costing the government much more than originally anticipated. 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 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 he and his team have not had any of their claims denied by the tax agency so far. This tax credit program was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as part of a larger stimulus package to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic downturn.
He explained that they do not sneak anyone through, but instead ensure that they legitimately qualify for the refund from the IRS, along with interest.
Donald Trump made a significant decision that would bring changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a substantial amount of money into updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection activities in order to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel in 2022 to oversee changes within the IRS. Werfel, who had experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations as a management consultant and civil servant, was chosen to lead this effort. His term was expected to continue until 2027.
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