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Former Missouri Congressman, Billy Long, has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long, who served six terms in Congress, has been involved in helping businesses take advantage of a pandemic-related tax credit that has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the capital
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the head of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies that Trump plans to replace the current leader, who was appointed by 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 the government spending billions more than anticipated. In response, 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. The program was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees amidst the economic downturn.
He explained that they do not allow anyone to cheat the system, and they ensure that individuals truly meet the qualifications to receive a refund from the IRS with interest.
Donald Trump announced his selection for a new leader of the IRS on his social media platform, which would bring significant changes to the agency during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a substantial amount of money in updating the IRS and increasing its efforts to collect taxes in order to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel, a previous management consultant and government worker who served in administrations of both political parties, to head the reformation of the I.R.S. Werfel’s term was scheduled to continue until 2027.
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