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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 meant for the pandemic, which has been misused and has ended up costing the government much more than expected.
Authored by Andrew Duehren
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Donald J. Trump, who is set to become the next President, announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This move indicates that he plans to replace the current IRS leader, who was appointed by President Biden.
After failing to win a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long promoted a tax credit intended for the pandemic era. However, this tax credit has been plagued by fraud and ended up costing the government billions more than originally anticipated. Lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit, and the I.R.S. took steps such as halting the processing of claims to identify and reject fraudulent applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about his efforts to assist businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that he and his team had not faced any rejections from the tax agency regarding these claims. The credit was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
"We do not secretly allow anyone to receive the refund. We ensure that they meet the qualifications to receive their own money back from the IRS, along with interest."
Donald Trump’s decision, revealed on his social media platform, would significantly impact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested billions of dollars in 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 previous management consultant and government employee with experience in both Democratic and Republican governments, to be in charge of reforming the I.R.S. Werfel’s term was expected to continue until 2027.
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