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Former Congressman Billy Long from Missouri has been chosen by Trump to lead the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Long, who served six terms as a representative, has been involved in 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 expected.
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On Wednesday, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to take over as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision indicates his plan to remove the current leader of the IRS, who was appointed by Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long promoted a pandemic-related tax credit that was plagued by fraudulent activities and ended up costing the government much more than originally anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the IRS halted the processing of claims temporarily to identify and eliminate fake applications for the tax benefit.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully assisted businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit without any rejections from the tax agency. This 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 caused by the pandemic.
He emphasized that they do not cheat or deceive anyone in obtaining the refund, but rather ensure that the individuals truly qualify for the refund from the IRS along with any interest owed to them.
President Trump has made a new selection that will significantly impact 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 initiatives to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel, a former consultant and government employee 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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