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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. However, this tax credit has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than originally expected.
Authored by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the capital
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to head the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates his plan to remove the current leader, 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 higher costs for the government. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit and the I.R.S. has taken steps to identify and reject false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts in assisting businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that he and his team have not faced any rejections from the tax agency for their claims so far. The credit, established by Congress and Mr. Trump in 2020, was included in a stimulus bill to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic downturn.
"We do not try to deceive anyone," he explained. "We ensure that they meet the necessary qualifications to receive a refund from the I.R.S. with interest."
Mr. Trump announced his selection for a key position at the IRS on his social media platform, which would bring significant changes to the agency at a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested heavily in updating the agency and enhancing its tax collection methods to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the reform of the I.R.S. Werfel, a former management consultant and civil servant with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was appointed to serve until 2027.
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