Trump’s IRS pick may have a ‘DOGE’ problem on his hands

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Billy Long has pledged to improve customer service and protect taxpayer data — two areas where ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ activities have drawn scrutiny

Last Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:17 p.m. ET
First Published: May 20, 2025 at 5:41 p.m. ET

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Internal Revenue Service will face a critical first test on the job: What can he achieve at the agency after the so-called Department of Government Efficiency is done with it?

Senators pressed Billy Long, the nominee for IRS commissioner, at his confirmation hearing Tuesday about what taxpayers should expect next from the agency. He committed to improving customer service and protecting taxpayer data — two areas where “DOGE” activities have drawn considerable public scrutiny.