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IRS chief thanks tax community for smooth 2014 filing season

April 12, 2014

Thank you, thank you very much. Thank you bulletin board posting

OK, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen didn't exactly do his best Elvis Presley impersonation. But the sentiment was there in the email that the IRS chief sent Friday, April 11, afternoon to the overall tax community.

Many tax professionals say it's the first time they can recall such a thank you being sent by IRS brass to all those involved in getting returns completed and submitted.

Here's Koskinen message:

"With the end of the filing season just a few days away, I want to take a moment to thank all the tax professionals and other partners who have helped to make this filing season run smoothly. It's a long list, ranging from attorneys, Certified Public Accountants and Enrolled Agents to the software industry and payroll community.

Tax professionals and other partners are a vital link between the IRS and taxpayers, particularly given that most people seek assistance in doing their taxes. Your work is critical to running the tax system and helping the nation. As the final days and hours approach before April 15, I just wanted to let you know that we appreciate your hard work and continued dedication.

Of course, the work does not stop on April 15. The tax professional community works throughout the year helping individual and business clients with extensions, amended returns and many other issues. We look forward to continuing to work with tax professionals and all of our partners in the tax community as we start to wrap up the work of this filing season and turn our attention to preparing for next year."

I know folks who deal with tax issues tend to be cynical. It comes with the territory.

But this was a very nice gesture by the guy who has what is widely considered the worst job in Washington, D.C.

Thank you, Commissioner Koskinen.

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TO WRAP UP 2026

It’s over! With October’s extended filing deadline behind us, it is now time to focus on year-end moves to reduce your 2026 tax bill. 

You’ll find ways to do just that on the Tax Tips page (see the More Tax Posts drop-down menu at the top of the blog), as well as the separate tax tip pages for each month, notably October through December. If you’re on the Tax Tips page, you’ll find a monthly list at the end of this column. If you’re on another blog page, you can head straight to the October tips; at the bottom of that tips page you’ll find links to all the other 11 months’ collections of tax advice.

Not to spoil what you’ll find in that tax advice, but it does cover such things as tax deductions for charitable donations, investment moves that could reduce tax due, and ways to max out your tax-favored retirement savings. 

Finally, as the year winds down, things get hectic. There are lots of other things to occupy our time, like the much more fun upcoming holidays. But don’t lose sight of taxes, since timing is key. To be of use, most tax moves must be made by the end of the tax year. That’s Thursday, Dec. 31, which also is the last business day of the year. 

So that you don’t miss that final tax year deadline, also keep an eye on the countdown clock below. It will keep you on top of just how much time is left to make important, tax-saving moves. (Note: I’m in the Central Time Zone, so adjust accordingly for where you live.)

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