Former congressman Billy Long, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the IRS, on May 20 pledged to improve the agency to better serve taxpayers.
In testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, Long said taxpayers have consistently complained about delayed refunds and poor customer service. Those are among the many issues that Long pledged to correct.
As a former congressman who just left office two years ago, Long said he has a detailed understanding of how the IRS and Congress interact—a big advantage over past commissioners.
Despite general agreement that Long is an affable and motivated man, a partisan divide became evident over whether he ought to serve as IRS commissioner….
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