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Former congressman Billy Long, who represented Missouri for six terms, has been chosen by Trump to lead the IRS. Long has been involved in assisting businesses in claiming a tax credit during the pandemic, which has been plagued with fraud and has ended up costing the government billions more than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the city
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be the new head of the Internal Revenue Service. This move would involve removing the current leader, who was appointed by President Biden.
After being unsuccessful in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit designed for the pandemic period that has been heavily impacted by fraud, resulting in the government losing billions more than anticipated. Attempts have been made by lawmakers to end the tax credit, and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted processing claims to identify and eliminate fraudulent applications for the tax break.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he assists businesses in claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. He mentioned that he and his team have not had any of their claims denied by the tax agency so far. This program was established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020 as part of a stimulus bill to encourage businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He explained that they don’t secretly help anyone get the refund, but they ensure that individuals truly qualify for it from the IRS, along with any interest owed.
Donald Trump has made a new selection for a key position at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which was announced on his social media platform. This decision comes at a crucial time for the IRS, as the Biden administration has invested significant amounts of money into updating the agency and strengthening its efforts to collect taxes. These efforts aim to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden selected Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the reorganization of the I.R.S. Werfel, a former management consultant and civil servant with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was appointed to serve until 2027.
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