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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been selected by Trump to lead the Internal Revenue Service. 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 originally projected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
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President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to take charge of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates Trump’s plan to replace 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 designed for the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent activity, resulting in a much higher cost to the government than initially anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit altogether, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims in order to identify and reject false applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long mentioned that he and his team have not had any claims denied by the tax agency yet. The Employee Retention Tax Credit, established by Congress and Mr. Trump in 2020, was designed to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He emphasized that they do not sneak anyone through and take great care to ensure that individuals truly qualify for the refund from the IRS along with interest.
President Trump’s selection, revealed on his social media platform, will bring significant change to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a critical period. The Biden administration has invested substantial funds in updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection initiatives to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel, a former consultant and government worker with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, to head the restructuring of the I.R.S. Werfel’s term was scheduled to end in 2027.
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