Former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) is being replaced as commissioner of the IRS less than two months after he was confirmed by the Senate, a White House official confirmed to The Hill.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the agency on an acting basis, the official confirmed.
Long was confirmed in June in a 53-44 party-line vote, with all Democrats voting in opposition to his confirmation. Long is a strong ally of President Trump, but he drew criticism from Democrats for his lack of experience and background with tax policy.
The New York Times first reported on Long’s exit.
Long was the fifth individual to lead the IRS since the start of Trump’s second term in January. Four others served on an acting basis.
Senate Democrats had launched an inquiry last December into Long, shortly after he was first nominated for the position, over his promotion of a pandemic-era tax credit that has been riddled with fraudulent claims.
Long served in Congress from 2011 to 2023, and at one sponsored legislation to abolish the IRS. He previously worked as an auctioneer and real estate broker.