{"id":66871,"date":"2025-02-17T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?post_type=newsroom&p=66871"},"modified":"2025-02-14T11:17:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:17:42","slug":"block-advisors-tax-pro-joins-irs-advisory-council","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/company-news\/block-advisors-tax-pro-joins-irs-advisory-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Block Advisors Tax Pro Joins IRS Advisory Council, Recognized for Leadership and Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kris Thiessen tapped to join IRSAC and engage in strategic discussions on key tax administration issues over the next three years. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2025) \u2013<\/strong> H&R Block, Inc.<\/a> (NYSE: HRB), a leading provider of global tax preparation, financial products, and small business solutions, today announced the appointment of Kris Thiessen, Senior Small Business Partner at Block Advisors by H&R Block<\/a>, to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council<\/a> (IRSAC) for a three-year term beginning in 2025.\u00a0Thiessen follows in the footsteps of Alison Flores<\/a>, Manager with The Tax Institute at H&R Block, who served on IRSAC starting in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IRSAC, established in 1953, serves as a public forum for IRS officials and public representatives to discuss tax administration issues. The Council provides valuable feedback and recommendations to the IRS and agency leaders.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cKris Thiessen has consistently been a reliable cornerstone for his clients, peers, and office leaders at Block Advisors,\u201d said John O\u2019Connell, Regional Director, H&R Block. \u201cThe IRS Advisory Council will undoubtedly be greatly enriched by his incredible passion and profound knowledge of our industry.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thiessen has over 15 years of experience at Block Advisors, where he also serves on the Small Business Advisory Council. In 2023, he was recognized with the Henry W. Bloch Excellence in Client Service Award. Thiessen is also an Enrolled Agent and holds Block Advisors\u2019 proprietary Advanced Small Business Certified Tax Pro credentials.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am honored to join the IRS Advisory Council and look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions about tax administration,\u201d said Thiessen. \u201cThis opportunity allows me to bring the perspectives of small businesses to the forefront and advocate for their needs. I am excited to collaborate with my fellow council members to propose enhancements for IRS operations and changes which improve taxpayer services in our country.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thiessen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University and a Master of Science in Taxation from Baruch College. His extensive experience and dedication to serving small businesses make him a valuable addition to the council.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about H&R Block, visit HRBlock.com<\/a>. For more information about Block Advisors, visit BlockAdvisors.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About H&R Block<\/strong> 
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services<\/a>, financial products<\/a>, and small-business solutions<\/a>. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and also be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce<\/a>. Through Block Advisors<\/a> and Wave<\/a>, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions. For more information, visit H&R Block News<\/a>.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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