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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been chosen 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 much more than initially expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
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Donald J. Trump, who is set to become the next President, announced on Wednesday his intention to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This move indicates his plan to replace the current leader of the tax agency, who was appointed by Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has been promoting a tax credit intended for the pandemic era. However, this tax credit has been plagued by fraud, resulting in the government losing billions more than initially anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to terminate the tax credit and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims to identify and eliminate fake applications for this tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts in assisting businesses in obtaining the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that neither he nor his colleagues have had a claim denied by the tax agency. The Employee Retention Tax Credit 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.
He stated that they do not sneak anyone through the process and ensure that individuals truly qualify for the IRS refund along with interest.
President Trump made a new selection for a key position within the IRS, which would bring significant changes to the organization during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a substantial amount of money into updating the agency and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes, with the goal of enhancing customer service and reducing tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to lead the restructuring 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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