# IRS Statement — IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig's final message (Nov. 10, 2022)

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**Title:** IRS Statement — IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig's Final Message
**Date:** November 10, 2022

Verbatim (opening of the message):

"Reflecting on four years proudly working alongside IRS employees to serve our country"

"We are on the brink of an exciting new era for the IRS, one that is desperately needed to transform the agency to improve taxpayer service and ensure fairness in tax compliance."

"Four years ago, I proudly took the oath of office to become the 49th Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Throughout my term, I have been honored, privileged and most humbled by the opportunity to serve. I became Commissioner out of a deep appreciation for the IRS, its workforce and our country."

"Before coming to the IRS, I spent 36 years in private practice as a tax attorney, and I regularly worked with the employees of the IRS."

Signed: Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS.