President Donald Trump formally nominated former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) to serve as IRS commissioner.
If confirmed, Long would serve until Nov. 12, 2027, finishing out former Commissioner Danny Werfel’s five-year term. Werfel stepped down earlier this month after Trump signaled he intended to replace him.
Trump’s decision to nominate Long breaks the traditional mold of tax specialists or experienced managers who have previously led the agency. The IRS has about 100,00 employees, a $12.3 billion budget, and tens of billions in extra cash from the 2022 tax-and-climate law.
- The commissioner is one of two IRS positions that are Senate-confirmed. ...
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