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Former Missouri congressman Billy Long has been selected by Trump to lead the IRS. During his six terms in office, Long has assisted businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has resulted in widespread fraud and higher costs for the government than originally expected.
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Donald J. Trump, who has been elected as the President, announced on Wednesday that he plans to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision also means that he intends to remove the current leader of the tax collection agency, 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 activity, resulting in a higher cost to the government than initially anticipated. In order to combat this issue, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims to identify and reject false applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully helped businesses take advantage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit without facing any denials from the tax agency. This credit, established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as part of a larger stimulus package, was designed to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees even during the economic shutdown.
He stated that they do not allow anyone to cheat their way through the process. They ensure that individuals genuinely qualify for the refund from the IRS, along with any interest owed to them.
Donald Trump’s selection, revealed on his social media platform, will bring significant change to the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) during a crucial period. The Biden administration has invested a substantial amount of money into updating the agency and strengthening its tax enforcement activities with the goal of enhancing customer service and combatting tax evasion.
In 2022, President Biden selected Daniel Werfel to be in charge of making changes to the I.R.S. Werfel is a former consultant and government worker who has experience working for both Democratic and Republican administrations. He was appointed to lead the I.R.S. until 2027.
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