Request for Nominations to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC), 12264 [E7-4698]

Download as PDF 12264 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 50 / Thursday, March 15, 2007 / Notices comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: March 8, 2007. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–4700 Filed 3–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Request for Nominations to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) was established to provide continued input into the development and implementation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC provides an organized public forum for discussion of electronic tax administration issues in support of the overriding goal that paperless filing should be the preferred and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns. ETAAC members convey the public’s perception of IRS electronic tax administration activities, offer constructive observations about current or proposed policies, programs, VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:20 Mar 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 and procedures, and suggest improvements. This document seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members. The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) will assure that the size and organizational representation of the ETAAC obtains balanced membership and includes representatives from various groups including: (1) Tax practitioners and preparers, (2) transmitters of electronic returns, (3) tax software developers, (4) large and small business, (5) employers and payroll service providers, (6) individual taxpayers, (7) financial industry (payers, payment options and best practices), (8) system integrators (technology providers), (9) academic (marketing, sales or technical perspectives), (10) trusts and estates, (11) tax exempt organizations, and (12) state and local governments. We are soliciting nominations from professional and public interest groups, IRS officials, the Department of Treasury, and Congress. Members serve a three-year term on the ETAAC to allow a change in membership. The change of members on the Committee ensures that different perspectives are represented. All travel expenses within government guidelines will be reimbursed. Potential candidates must pass an IRS tax compliance check and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background investigation. DATES: Applications and/or written nominations must be received no later than Monday, April 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: Completed applications and/or written nominations should be submitted by using one of the following methods: • E-mail: Send to etaac@irs.gov • Mail: Send to Internal Revenue Service, Electronic Tax Administration, SE:W:ETA:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road (M/ Stop C4–470, Attn: Cassandra Daniels (C4–226), Lanham, Maryland 20706. • Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283–4829 (not a toll-free number). Application packages can be obtained by sending an e-mail to etaac@irs.gov or calling (202) 283–2178 (not a toll-free number). PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cassandra Daniels, (202) 283–2178 or send an e-mail to etaac@irs.gov. The ETAAC will provide continued input into the development and implementation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC members will convey the public’s perception of IRS electronic tax administration activities, offer constructive observations about current or proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest improvements. The ETAAC will also provide an annual report to Congress on IRS progress in meeting the Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 goals for electronic filing of tax returns. This activity is based on the authority to administer the Internal Revenue laws conferred upon the Secretary of the Treasury by section 7802 of the Internal Revenue Code and delegated to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue. The ETAAC will research, analyze, consider, and make recommendations on a wide range of electronic tax administration issues and will provide input into the development of the strategic plan for electronic tax administration. Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for membership to the Committee. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership will include, to the extent practicable, individuals, with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The Secretary of Treasury will review the recommended candidates and make final selections. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 6, 2007. Gregory Kay, Director, Strategic Services Division. [FR Doc. E7–4698 Filed 3–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 50 (Thursday, March 15, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 12264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-4698]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Request for Nominations to the Electronic Tax Administration 
Advisory Committee (ETAAC)

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) 
was established to provide continued input into the development and 
implementation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) strategy for 
electronic tax administration. The ETAAC provides an organized public 
forum for discussion of electronic tax administration issues in support 
of the overriding goal that paperless filing should be the preferred 
and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns. ETAAC 
members convey the public's perception of IRS electronic tax 
administration activities, offer constructive observations about 
current or proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest 
improvements. This document seeks nominations of individuals to be 
considered for selection as Committee members.
    The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) will assure that 
the size and organizational representation of the ETAAC obtains 
balanced membership and includes representatives from various groups 
including: (1) Tax practitioners and preparers, (2) transmitters of 
electronic returns, (3) tax software developers, (4) large and small 
business, (5) employers and payroll service providers, (6) individual 
taxpayers, (7) financial industry (payers, payment options and best 
practices), (8) system integrators (technology providers), (9) academic 
(marketing, sales or technical perspectives), (10) trusts and estates, 
(11) tax exempt organizations, and (12) state and local governments. We 
are soliciting nominations from professional and public interest 
groups, IRS officials, the Department of Treasury, and Congress. 
Members serve a three-year term on the ETAAC to allow a change in 
membership. The change of members on the Committee ensures that 
different perspectives are represented. All travel expenses within 
government guidelines will be reimbursed. Potential candidates must 
pass an IRS tax compliance check and Federal Bureau of Investigation 
(FBI) background investigation.

DATES: Applications and/or written nominations must be received no 
later than Monday, April 30, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Completed applications and/or written nominations should be 
submitted by using one of the following methods:
     E-mail: Send to etaac@irs.gov
     Mail: Send to Internal Revenue Service, Electronic Tax 
Administration, SE:W:ETA:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road (M/Stop C4-470, Attn: 
Cassandra Daniels (C4-226), Lanham, Maryland 20706.
     Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283-4829 (not a toll-free 
number).
    Application packages can be obtained by sending an e-mail to 
etaac@irs.gov or calling (202) 283-2178 (not a toll-free number).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cassandra Daniels, (202) 283-2178 or 
send an e-mail to etaac@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ETAAC will provide continued input into 
the development and implementation of the Internal Revenue Service 
(IRS) strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC members 
will convey the public's perception of IRS electronic tax 
administration activities, offer constructive observations about 
current or proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest 
improvements. The ETAAC will also provide an annual report to Congress 
on IRS progress in meeting the Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 
goals for electronic filing of tax returns. This activity is based on 
the authority to administer the Internal Revenue laws conferred upon 
the Secretary of the Treasury by section 7802 of the Internal Revenue 
Code and delegated to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue. The 
ETAAC will research, analyze, consider, and make recommendations on a 
wide range of electronic tax administration issues and will provide 
input into the development of the strategic plan for electronic tax 
administration.
    Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for membership to the Committee. Equal opportunity 
practices will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To 
ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into 
account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, 
membership will include, to the extent practicable, individuals, with 
demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with 
disabilities. The Secretary of Treasury will review the recommended 
candidates and make final selections.

    Dated: March 6, 2007.
Gregory Kay,
Director, Strategic Services Division.
[FR Doc. E7-4698 Filed 3-14-07; 8:45 am]
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