Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC), 31194 [E8-12049]

Download as PDF 31194 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 105 / Friday, May 30, 2008 / Notices Assess the Branch Profits Tax Under Regulations Sections 1.884–2(a) and (c). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 29, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622–6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Consent To Extend the Time To Assess the Branch Profits Tax Under Regulations Sections 1.884–2(a) and (c). OMB Number: 1545–1407. Form Number: 8848. Abstract: Form 8848 is used by foreign corporations that have (a) completely terminated all of their U.S. trade or business within the meaning of temporary regulations sections 1.884– 2T(a) during the tax year, or (b) transferred their U.S. assets to a domestic corporation in a transaction described in Code section 381(a), if the foreign corporation was engaged in a U.S. trade or business at that time. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 hours, 46 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 22,500. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:52 May 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 request for OMB approval. All 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: May 20, 2008. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–12063 Filed 5–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In 1998 the Internal Revenue Service established the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). The primary purpose of ETAAC is for industry partners to provide 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 offers constructive observations about current or proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggests improvements. Listed is a summary of the agenda along with the planned discussion topics. Summarized Agenda 8:30 a.m. Meet and Greet. 9 a.m. Meeting Opens. 10:30 a.m. Meeting Adjourns. The planned discussion topics are: (1) Remarks from the Director of Electronic Tax Administration; (2) Draft 2008 Report to Congress Discussion. PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Note: Last-minute changes to these topics are possible and could prevent advance notice. There will be a meeting of ETAAC on Thursday, June 19, 2008. You must register in advance to be put on the guest list and be able to show your state issued picture identification to attend the meeting. This meeting will be open to the public, and will be in a room that accommodates approximately 40 people, including members of ETAAC and IRS officials. Seats are available to members of the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Escorts will be provided so attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the meeting begins. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 2116, Washington, DC 20224. ADDRESSES: You must provide your name to me in advance for the guest list and be able to show your state issued picture identification on the day of the meeting. Otherwise, you will not be able to attend the meeting as this is a secured building. To receive a copy of the agenda or general information about ETAAC, please contact Cassandra Daniels on 202–283–2178 or at etaac@irs.gov by Monday, June 16, 2008. Notification of intent should include your name, organization and telephone number. Please spell out all names if you leave a voice message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ETAAC reports to the Director, Electronic Tax Administration, who is also the executive responsible for the electronic tax administration program. Increasing participation by external stakeholders in the development and implementation of the strategy for electronic tax administration will help IRS achieve the goal that paperless filing should be the preferred and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns. ETAAC members are not paid for their time or services, but consistent with Federal regulations, they are reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend the public meetings, working sessions, and an orientation each year. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 23, 2008. Phyllis Gattos, Acting Executive Director, Strategic Services Division. [FR Doc. E8–12049 Filed 5–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 105 (Friday, May 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 31194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-12049]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC)

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: In 1998 the Internal Revenue Service established the 
Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). The primary 
purpose of ETAAC is for industry partners to provide 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 offers constructive observations about current or 
proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggests improvements. 
Listed is a summary of the agenda along with the planned discussion 
topics.

Summarized Agenda

    8:30 a.m. Meet and Greet.
    9 a.m. Meeting Opens.
    10:30 a.m. Meeting Adjourns.
    The planned discussion topics are:
    (1) Remarks from the Director of Electronic Tax Administration;
    (2) Draft 2008 Report to Congress Discussion.

    Note: Last-minute changes to these topics are possible and could 
prevent advance notice.


DATES: There will be a meeting of ETAAC on Thursday, June 19, 2008. You 
must register in advance to be put on the guest list and be able to 
show your state issued picture identification to attend the meeting. 
This meeting will be open to the public, and will be in a room that 
accommodates approximately 40 people, including members of ETAAC and 
IRS officials. Seats are available to members of the public on a first-
come, first-served basis. Escorts will be provided so attendees are 
encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the meeting begins.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Internal Revenue Service, 
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 2116, Washington, DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You must provide your name to me in 
advance for the guest list and be able to show your state issued 
picture identification on the day of the meeting. Otherwise, you will 
not be able to attend the meeting as this is a secured building. To 
receive a copy of the agenda or general information about ETAAC, please 
contact Cassandra Daniels on 202-283-2178 or at etaac@irs.gov by 
Monday, June 16, 2008. Notification of intent should include your name, 
organization and telephone number. Please spell out all names if you 
leave a voice message.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ETAAC reports to the Director, Electronic 
Tax Administration, who is also the executive responsible for the 
electronic tax administration program. Increasing participation by 
external stakeholders in the development and implementation of the 
strategy for electronic tax administration will help IRS achieve the 
goal that paperless filing should be the preferred and most convenient 
method of filing tax and information returns.
    ETAAC members are not paid for their time or services, but 
consistent with Federal regulations, they are reimbursed for their 
travel and lodging expenses to attend the public meetings, working 
sessions, and an orientation each year.

    Dated: May 23, 2008.
Phyllis Gattos,
Acting Executive Director, Strategic Services Division.
 [FR Doc. E8-12049 Filed 5-29-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.