Open Meeting of the Area 1 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine), 17992-17993 [2011-7520]

Download as PDF 17992 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 62 / Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Notices 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 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: March 22, 2011. Yvette B. Lawrence, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–7527 Filed 3–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC); Nominations Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury ACTION: Request for nominations. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requests nominations of individuals for selection to the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC). Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for IRPAC membership, including the applicant’s past or current affiliations and dealings with the particular tax segment or segments of the community that he or she wishes to represent on the committee. In addition to individual nominations, the IRS is soliciting nominations from professional wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 11:23 Mar 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 and public interest groups that wish to have representatives on the IRPAC. IRPAC is comprised of 24 members. There are seven positions open for calendar year 2012. It is important that IRPAC continue to represent a diverse taxpayer and stakeholder base. Accordingly, to maintain membership diversity, selection is based on the applicant’s qualifications as well as the taxpayer or stakeholder base he/she represents. The IRPAC advises the IRS on information reporting issues of mutual concern to the private sector and the federal government. The committee works with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and other IRS leadership to provide recommendations on a wide range of information reporting administration issues. Membership is balanced to include representation from the tax professional community, small and large businesses, banks, insurance companies, state tax administration, colleges and universities, securities, payroll, financial institutions and other industries. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before May 31, 2011. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to: Ms. Caryl Grant, National Public Liaison, CL:NPL:SRM, Room 7559 IR, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, Attn: IRPAC Nominations. Applications may be submitted via fax to 202–622–8345. Application packages are available on the Tax Professional’s Page of the IRS Web site at https://www.irs.gov/taxpros/ index.html. Application packages may also be requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202–927–3641 (not a toll-free number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Caryl Grant at 202–927–3641 (not a tollfree number) or *Public_Liaison@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established in 1991 in response to an administrative recommendation in the final Conference Report of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, the IRPAC works closely with the IRS to provide recommendations on a wide range of issues intended to improve the information reporting program and achieve fairness to taxpayers. Conveying the public’s perception of IRS activities to the Commissioner, the IRPAC is comprised of individuals who bring substantial, disparate experience and diverse backgrounds to the Committee’s activities. The IRPAC members are nominated by the Commissioner with the concurrence of the Secretary of Treasury to serve a three-year term. Working PO 00000 Frm 00176 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 groups address policies and administration issues specific to information reporting. Members are not paid for their services. However, travel expenses for working sessions, public meetings and orientation sessions, such as airfare, per diem, and transportation are reimbursed within prescribed federal travel limitations. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged, and all individuals will be notified when selections have been made. In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process including, fingerprints, annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal check, and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional Responsibility will be conducted. Federally-registered lobbyists cannot be members of the IRPAC. Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments to the IRPAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS policies. To ensure that the IRPAC recommendations take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the IRS, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals who demonstrate the ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Dated: March 11, 2011. Candice Cromling, Designated Federal Official, National Public Liaison. [FR Doc. 2011–7528 Filed 3–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 1 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: An open meeting of the Area 1 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marisa Knispel at 1–888–912–1227 or 718–488–3557. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31MR1.SGM 31MR1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 62 / Thursday, March 31, 2011 / Notices 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 1 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at 10 a.m. Eastern 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 Marisa Knispel. For more information, please contact Ms. Knispel at 1–888–912–1227 or 718–488–3557, or write TAP Office, 10 MetroTech Center, 625 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or contact us at the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 24, 2011. Shawn Collins, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. consideration. Notification of intent to participate must be made with Ms. Jenkins. For more information, please contact Ms. Jenkins at 1–888–912–1227 or 718–488–2085, or write TAP Office, 10 MetroTech Center, 625 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or post comments to the web site: https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. Dated: March 24, 2011. Shawn Collins, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. Dated: March 24, 2011. Shawn Collins, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. Open Meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico [FR Doc. 2011–7534 Filed 3–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Open Meeting of Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Notice Improvement Project Committee Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Notice Improvement Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 and Wednesday, May 4, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Y. Jenkins at 1–888–912–1227 or 718–488–2085. 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 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Notice Improvement Project Committee will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time at 10 MetroTech Center, 625 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 11:23 Mar 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2011–7549 Filed 3–30–11; 8:45 am] AGENCY: Open Meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia) [FR Doc. 2011–7520 Filed 3–30–11; 8:45 am] 17993 An open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Y. Jenkins at 1–888–912–1227 or 718–488–2085. 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 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern 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 Audrey Jenkins. For more information, please contact Ms. Jenkins at 1–888– 912–1227 or 718–488–2085, or write TAP Office, 10 MetroTech Center, 625 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or post comments to the Web site: https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. PO 00000 Frm 00177 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Notice of meeting. An open meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2011. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Powers at 1–888–912–1227 or 954–423–7977. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that a meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern 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 Donna Powers. For more information, please contact Ms. Powers at 1–888–912–1227 or 954–423–7977, or write TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324, or post comments to the web site: https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 24, 2011. Shawn Collins, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 2011–7546 Filed 3–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\31MR1.SGM 31MR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 62 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17992-17993]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7520]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Open Meeting of the Area 1 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the 
States of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode 
Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine)

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 1 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be 
conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, 
ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal 
Revenue Service.

DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marisa Knispel at 1-888-912-1227 or 
718-488-3557.

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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 1 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held 
Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at 10 a.m. Eastern 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 Marisa Knispel. 
For more information, please contact Ms. Knispel at 1-888-912-1227 or 
718-488-3557, or write TAP Office, 10 MetroTech Center, 625 Fulton 
Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or contact us at the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org.
    The agenda will include various IRS issues.

    Dated: March 24, 2011.
Shawn Collins,
Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
[FR Doc. 2011-7520 Filed 3-30-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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