US EditionTrump’s IRS nominee awaits confirmation as agency churns through 4 acting leaders this year
- President Trump nominated Republican former Rep. Billy Long in early December 2024 to be the next full-time IRS commissioner as the agency cycles through four acting leaders since his administration began.
- This nomination follows internal turmoil at the IRS, including power struggles, collapsed morale, looming layoffs, and slow Senate movement despite the Republican majority, while Democrats oppose Long over his ties to a fraud-plagued tax credit.
- Long, known for a staunchly conservative record proposing to abolish the IRS and eliminate most income taxes, has faced ethics scrutiny for recent donations from parties with IRS business and criticism for promoting the questionable Employee Retention Tax Credit .
- Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Catherine Cortez Masto labeled the tax credits fraudulent, urged investigation, and described it as "deeply disturbing" that Long could lead the IRS, while White River Energy and others deny wrongdoing.
- Meanwhile, Treasury prioritizes confirming Long amid agency challenges, as small businesses await backlog clearance and experts warn Long would inherit a diminished, rudderless IRS facing significant internal uncertainty.
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Trump’s Pick to Head IRS Set for Long-Delayed Confirmation Hearing
Advocates for taxpayers and small businesses say they are watching with keen interest as Billy Long, President Donald Trump’s pick for IRS commissioner, heads to a long-awaited Senate confirmation hearing in Washington on Tuesday. Long’s supporters say they are confident that the former Missouri congressman can do the job well and restore trust to the troubled agency. They also believe he would champion small businesses because he’s a business o…
GOP's Ron Johnson cornered by CNN's Tapper over IRS 'weaponization' rant
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) was put on the spot on CNN Sunday morning after "State of the Union" host Jake Tapper showed him a clip where Johnson was seen ranting and accusing former President Barack Obama using the IRS against his enemies.He was then asked about Donald Trump's plans to do just that.Wha...
Trump’s IRS nominee awaits confirmation as agency churns through 4 acting leaders this year
Since President Donald Trump took office, the Internal Revenue Service has churned through four acting leaders and spiraled into turmoil, while the president’s pick for full-time commissioner waits for a Senate confirmation hearing.
Customer Service Often Unavailable or Lacking in IRS Extended-Hour Events, Says IG
Inspector general employees who made unannounced visits to IRS taxpayer assistance centers during extended hours or Saturday openings during the ...More The article Customer Service Often Unavailable or Lacking in IRS Extended-Hour Events, Says IG was first published on FEDweek.
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