Trump's Cabinet nominees often have minimal leadership experience relevant to the agencies they are intended to lead, a point exemplified by Billy Long's nomination to head the IRS. While some argue that his lack of experience might benefit taxpayers by reducing audits, the article stresses the IRS's crucial role in managing not only tax collection but also significant social programs. The IRS oversees vital tax incentives and credits that impact American families and businesses, reinforcing the need for competent agency leadership.
The truth is that having an adequately funded and well-run IRS is as important to our country as having an adequately funded and well-run Department of Defense.
The IRS doesn't just collect the revenue needed to fund defense and other direct spending. It also administers a large chunk of the country's social policy.
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