Carolyn Ann Tavenner's Obituary
Carolyn Ann Tavenner, 74, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on January 27th, 2025, after a battle with extended illness.
Carolyn was born on February 2nd, 1950, in Washington D.C. After graduating from Oxon Hill High School, she went on to attend and is a graduate of Prince George’s College of Maryland.
Carolyn excelled in her career as an executive in the IRS. In the 1980s, Carolyn was dubbed the “Mother of the 1040-EZ”, which she led in developing. She continued to serve the IRS for five decades, and lastly served as the Project Director for the Tax Reform Implementation Office. During her career she was the recipient of five Commissioner Awards, as well as two Presidential Rank Awards.
After retiring in March of 2019, Carolyn spent her remaining years in Fort Worth, Texas, with her devoted son, Thomas Tavenner.
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