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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. However, this tax credit has faced issues with fraud and has ended up costing the government more money than expected.
Written by Andrew Duehren
Writing from the nation
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to nominate Billy Long, a former congressman from Missouri, to be in charge of the Internal Revenue Service. This decision implies Trump’s plan to remove the current leader of the IRS, who was appointed by President Biden.
Following his defeat in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Long has promoted a tax credit introduced during the pandemic that has been plagued by fraud and ended up costing the government much more money than originally anticipated. In an effort to address the issue of fraudulent claims, lawmakers have attempted to eliminate the tax credit and the I.R.S. has temporarily halted the processing of claims.
During a podcast interview in 2023, Mr. Long talked about how he and his team have not had any of their claims denied by the tax agency while assisting businesses with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. This program, established by Congress and former President Trump in 2020, was part of a larger stimulus bill aimed at encouraging businesses to continue paying their employees during the economic shutdown.
He explained that they don’t allow anyone to bypass the rules and regulations. They ensure that individuals meet the necessary criteria to receive a refund from the IRS, along with any accrued interest.
President Trump announced his selection for a key position at the IRS through his social media platform, which could bring significant changes to the agency. The Biden administration has invested heavily in updating the agency and strengthening its tax collection initiatives to enhance customer service and combat tax evasion.
President Biden appointed Daniel Werfel in 2022 to head the restructuring of the I.R.S. Werfel, a former consultant and government worker with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, was expected to serve until 2027.
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