IRS June 23, 2025
Billy Long Sworn in as 51st Commissioner of the IRS
The former Missouri lawmaker, who was sworn in on June 16, said transforming the culture at the tax agency is at the top of his to-do list.
IRS June 12, 2025
Senate Confirms Billy Long as IRS Commissioner
The former Missouri lawmaker won confirmation on June 12 to be the next commissioner of the IRS, leading an agency that will play a key role in administering new tax breaks if Congress passes the “big, beautiful” reconciliation package.
Taxes June 4, 2025
IRS Commissioner Nominee Advances to Senate Floor
The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines on June 3 to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Missouri Rep. Billy Long to lead the IRS over the objections of Democrats.
IRS May 20, 2025
Trump IRS Nominee Billy Long Grilled Over Ties to Fraudulent Tax Credits
The former Missouri lawmaker acted as a pitchman for tax credits that didn’t exist, Senate Finance Committee Democrats said.
IRS April 17, 2025
Trump’s Pick to Lead IRS Under Scrutiny For Latest Campaign Finance Disclosures
Billy Long, a former GOP lawmaker and President Donald Trump’s nominee for IRS commissioner, disclosed in new federal filings on Tuesday that he paid himself back using campaign donations for a $130,000 loan he made to his failed 2022 Senate campaign.