President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate former Missouri Republican Rep. Billy Long to lead the IRS is sending shockwaves through tax world.
Trump’s decision has drawn heavy criticism from Democrats, who blasted his lack of traditional qualifications and ties to a controversial pandemic-era tax break that’s been a target for fraudsters. Former congressional Republicans had kinder words.
The auctioneer-turned-radio-host-turned-congressman was best known for his work as a House Energy and Commerce Committee member, not the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee.
Here’s what you need to know.
What is Long’s Tax Experience?
Long’s background strays from previous commissioners, as he has ...
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