Open Season for Membership to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC), 4631 [2010-1704]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 18 / Thursday, January 28, 2010 / Notices SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janice Spinks at 1–888–912–1227 or 206–220–6098. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 1 p.m. Pacific Time via telephone conference. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate must be made with Janice Spinks. For more information, please contact Ms. Spinks at 1–888–912–1227 or 206–220–6098, or write TAP Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W–406, Seattle, WA 98174 or post comments to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. Reason for Late Notice: Due to year end leave and mandatory training in January key TAP staff were unavailable to prepare and submit notice in time to meet the 15 day notice requirement. Scheduling conflicts with other meetings prevent rescheduling this meeting. Dated: January 20, 2010. Shawn F. Collins, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 2010–1705 Filed 1–27–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Season for Membership to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:16 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 220001 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. Members of the ETAAC may not be federally registered lobbyists. This document seeks applicants for selection as committee members. The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) and Refundable Credits 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 applicants from professional and public interest groups. Members will serve a three-year term on the ETAAC to allow for a rotation in membership which 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: Application and resumes must be received no later than Monday, March 15, 2010. ADDRESSES: Completed applications should be submitted using one of the following methods: • E–Mail: Send to etaac@irs.gov. • Mail: Send to Internal Revenue Service, ETA & Refundable Credits, SE:W:ETARC:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road (M/Stop C4–470, Attn: Cassandra Daniels (C4–213), Lanham, Maryland 20706. • Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283–2845 (not a toll-free number). An application 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. 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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: January 19, 2010. Angela D. Kraus, Chief, Relationship Management. [FR Doc. 2010–1704 Filed 1–27–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Women Veterans; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans will be held on February 9–11, 2010, in Room 230 at VA Central Office, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, from 8:30 until 4:30 p.m. each day. The meeting is open to the public. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 18 (Thursday, January 28, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 4631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1704]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Open Season for Membership 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. Members of the ETAAC may not be federally registered 
lobbyists. This document seeks applicants for selection as committee 
members.
    The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) and Refundable 
Credits 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 applicants from professional 
and public interest groups. Members will serve a three-year term on the 
ETAAC to allow for a rotation in membership which 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: Application and resumes must be received no later than Monday, 
March 15, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Completed applications should be submitted using one of the 
following methods:
     E-Mail: Send to etaac@irs.gov.
     Mail: Send to Internal Revenue Service, ETA & Refundable 
Credits, SE:W:ETARC:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road (M/Stop C4-470, Attn: 
Cassandra Daniels (C4-213), Lanham, Maryland 20706.
     Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283-2845 (not a toll-free 
number). An application 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 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 7801 of the 
Internal Revenue Code and delegated to the Commissioner of the Internal 
Revenue under section 7803 of the Internal Revenue Code. 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.
    Applicants should describe and document their 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: January 19, 2010.
Angela D. Kraus,
Chief, Relationship Management.
[FR Doc. 2010-1704 Filed 1-27-10; 8:45 am]
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