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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 assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic that has resulted in fraud and higher costs for the government than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the city
Donald J. Trump, who has been elected as the President, announced his intention to appoint Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, as the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This implies that he plans 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 tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraud, resulting in the government spending billions more than anticipated. In an effort to address 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 fraudulent applications.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he assists businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that so far, no claims have been denied by the tax agency. This credit was established in 2020 by Congress and Mr. Trump as a way to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He explained that they don’t cheat or deceive anyone to receive a refund from the IRS with interest. They ensure that individuals actually qualify for the refund.
President Trump made a decision that was announced on his social media platform, which would significantly impact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a crucial time. The Biden administration has invested a large sum of money in updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection initiatives to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the restructuring of the I.R.S. Werfel, a former management consultant and civil servant with experience in both Democratic and Republican governments, was appointed to serve until 2027.
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