Former U.S. Representative Billy Long has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the new commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Long, a Republican who previously served in Congress, is expected to have a significant role in the administration's efforts to implement and expand a comprehensive tax cut package.
Trump praised Long's experience as a Business and Tax advisor since leaving Congress, highlighting his expertise in assisting small businesses with IRS compliance. The president-elect expressed confidence that both taxpayers and IRS employees will benefit from Long's leadership.