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Former Congressman Billy Long, who represented Missouri for six terms, has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. After leaving office, Long has been assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the nation
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced 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 President Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraudulent claims, resulting in a much higher cost to the government than originally anticipated. Lawmakers have made efforts to end the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims to identify and eliminate fake applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts in assisting businesses to apply for the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that he and his team have not had any claims rejected by the tax agency so far. The credit was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as a part of a stimulus package to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic downturn.
He emphasized that they do not try to deceive anyone, but rather ensure that individuals do meet the requirements for receiving a refund from the IRS along with interest on their own money.
Donald Trump has made a new selection for a key position within the Internal Revenue Service, which could significantly impact the agency during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested large amounts of money into updating the IRS and strengthening its ability to collect taxes, aiming to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to be in charge of restructuring the I.R.S. Werfel has experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations as a management consultant and civil servant. His term as the head of the I.R.S. is expected to continue until 2027.
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