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Former Congressman Billy Long from Missouri has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long, who served six terms in Congress, has been involved in assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic. This tax credit has faced issues with fraud and has ended up costing the government more money than originally expected.
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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 implies that Trump plans to remove the current IRS leader, who was appointed by Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit designed for the pandemic period, which has unfortunately been plagued by fraud, resulting in the government spending billions more than anticipated. In response, lawmakers have attempted to halt the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has paused processing claims in order to identify and eliminate fraudulent applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have successfully helped businesses claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit without facing any denials from the tax agency. This program, established by Congress and Mr. Trump in 2020, was part of a larger stimulus bill meant to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He explained that they don’t try to cheat or deceive anyone, but rather ensure that individuals truly meet the requirements for receiving a refund from the IRS along with interest on their own money.
Mr. Trump made a new selection for a key position in the I.R.S., which would bring significant changes to the agency at a critical time. The Biden administration has invested large amounts of money into updating the agency and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes, aiming to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel, a former consultant and government employee with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, to be in charge of the restructuring of the I.R.S in 2022. Werfel’s term in this role was expected to continue until 2027.
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