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Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish

  • Senate Republicans confirmed former Missouri Rep. Billy Long as IRS Commissioner on May 20, 2025, by a 53-44 party-line vote in Washington, DC.
  • Long's nomination followed Daniel Werfel's resignation effective January 20, 2025, after which Doug O'Donnell briefly served as acting commissioner before leaving February 28, 2025.
  • Long aims to modernize the IRS and maximize revenue collection, citing 'smarter IT' and the 'AI boom' as tools to meet goals amid agency cuts and a $696 billion tax gap.
  • Long affirmed that under his leadership, the IRS would remain free from political influence and emphasized his commitment to adhering to legal requirements concerning any presidential requests related to audits or investigations.
  • Long's confirmation amid Republican praise and Democratic criticism implies potential shifts in IRS operations during his term through November 12, 2027, despite concerns over past tax credit controversies.
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