Is there a reason I shouldn't pay my fourth quarter estimated taxes early?

[Mike 03]

Just trying to get ahead of the chaos we're expecting to erupt on January 20. I expect many things to go wrong almost immediately. I know the IRS is one of the agencies targeted for cuts and an overhaul of some kind. There are a lot of rumors and hyperbole, such as half the employees at the IRS could be eliminated. I just thought it might be a good idea to get my estimated tax checks through that mess early.

My experiences with the IRS have always been very positive. The folks there helped me out a lot after I was accidentally declared dead, and then again following an identity theft/someone filing under my name. There really are some pretty cool people there, and I don't wish them ill.

Thanks for any advice on this.