Open Meeting for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC), 31441-31442 [2012-12575]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 102 / Friday, May 25, 2012 / Notices Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,010. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 223,860 hours. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized, included in the request for OMB approval, and 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 OCC, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the OCC’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 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. 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ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Financial Management Service, 3700 East West Highway, Records and Information Management Branch, Room 135, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:55 May 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Rose Miller, Manager, Surety Bond Branch, Room 632F, 3700 East West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782, (202) 874–6850. Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), the Financial Management Service solicits comments on the collection of information described below: Title: States Where Licensed for Surety. OMB Number: 1510–0013. Form Number: FMS 2208. Abstract: Information is collected from insurance companies in order to provide Federal bond approving officers with this information. 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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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 16, 2012. Patricia M. Greiner, Assistant Commissioner, Management, CFO. [FR Doc. 2012–12559 Filed 5–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–M PO 00000 Frm 00152 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31441 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: In 1998 the Internal Revenue Service established the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).The primary purpose of ETAAC is 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. The ETAAC members convey the public’s perceptions of the IRS electronic tax administration activities, offer constructive observations about current or proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest improvements. The ETAAC will share their recommendations and discuss the Annual Report to Congress. SUMMARY: Summarized Agenda 8:30 a.m.—Meet and Greet 9:00 a.m.—Meeting Opens 11:00 a.m.—Meeting Adjourns The topics for discussion include: (1) Filing Season Status Update (2) ETAAC Recommendations Note: Last-minute changes to these topics are possible and could prevent advance notice. There will be a meeting of the ETAAC on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. You must register in advance to be put on a guest list 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. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the meeting begins. Members of the public may file written statements sharing ideas for electronic tax administration. Send written statements to etaac@irs.gov. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Internal Revenue Service Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 2140, Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You must provide your name in advance for the guest list and be able to show your DATES: E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1 31442 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 102 / Friday, May 25, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 the ETAAC, please contact Cassandra Daniels on 202–283–2178 or at etaac@irs.gov by Friday, June 15, 2012. Notification of intent should include your name, organization and VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:55 May 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 telephone number. Please spell out all names if you leave a voice message. ETAAC reports to the Director, Return Preparer Office. The ETAAC’s duties are to research, analyze, consider, and make recommendations on a wide range of electronic tax administrative issues and to provide input into the development and implementation of the strategic plan for electronic tax administration. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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 public meetings and working sessions each year. Dated: May 18, 2012. Diane L. Fox, Director, Relationship Management Branch. [FR Doc. 2012–12575 Filed 5–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–M E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31441-31442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12575]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Open Meeting for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory 
Committee (ETAAC)

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: In 1998 the Internal Revenue Service established the 
Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).The primary 
purpose of ETAAC is 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. The ETAAC members convey 
the public's perceptions of the IRS electronic tax administration 
activities, offer constructive observations about current or proposed 
policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest improvements. The ETAAC 
will share their recommendations and discuss the Annual Report to 
Congress.

Summarized Agenda

8:30 a.m.--Meet and Greet
9:00 a.m.--Meeting Opens
11:00 a.m.--Meeting Adjourns

    The topics for discussion include:

(1) Filing Season Status Update
(2) ETAAC Recommendations

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


DATES: There will be a meeting of the ETAAC on Wednesday, June 20, 
2012. You must register in advance to be put on a guest list 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. Attendees are encouraged 
to arrive 30 minutes before the meeting begins. Members of the public 
may file written statements sharing ideas for electronic tax 
administration. Send written statements to etaac@irs.gov.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Internal Revenue Service 
Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 2140, Washington, DC 
20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You must provide your name in advance 
for the guest list and be able to show your

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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 the ETAAC, please contact Cassandra Daniels on 202-
283-2178 or at etaac@irs.gov by Friday, June 15, 2012. 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, Return 
Preparer Office. The ETAAC's duties are to research, analyze, consider, 
and make recommendations on a wide range of electronic tax 
administrative issues and to provide input into the development and 
implementation of the strategic plan for electronic tax administration. 
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 public meetings and working sessions each 
year.

    Dated: May 18, 2012.
Diane L. Fox,
Director, Relationship Management Branch.
[FR Doc. 2012-12575 Filed 5-24-12; 8:45 am]
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