Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC); Nominations, 25070-25071 [2023-08713]

Download as PDF 25070 BILLING CODE 4810–AL–C Dated: April 18, 2023. Andrea Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2023–08665 Filed 4–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC); Nominations Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Request for nominations. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking new members to serve on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC). Applications are currently being accepted for appointments that will begin in January 2024. IRSAC members are drawn from substantially diverse backgrounds representing a cross-section of the taxpaying public with substantial, disparate experience in: tax preparation for individuals, small businesses and large, multi-national corporations; taxexempt and government entities; information reporting; and taxpayer or consumer advocacy. Nominations of qualified individuals may come from individuals or organizations; applications should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for IRSAC. DATES: Applications must be received on or before May 31, 2023. ADDRESSES: Applications should be submitted to IRS National Public Liaison via email to publicliaison@ irs.gov or electronic fax to 855–811– lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Apr 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 8021. Applications are available on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/irsac. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Brown at 202–317–6564 (not a toll-free number) or send an email to publicliaison@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In particular, the IRSAC is seeking applicants with specific knowledge and background in the following areas: Individual Wage & Investment— Knowledge of tax law application/tax preparation experience, income tax issues related to refundable credits, the audit process, and/or how information returns are used and integrated for compliance; experience educating on tax issues and topics, with multi-lingual taxpayer communications, with taxpayer advocacy or contact center operations, marketing/applying industry benchmarks to operations, with tax software industry, and/or with the creation or use of diverse information returns used to report income, deductions, withholding, or other information for tax purposes; familiarity with IRS tax forms and publications; familiarity with IRS’s online applications (e.g., Online Account, EITC Assistant, etc.); financial services information technology background with knowledge of technology innovations in public and private customer service sectors. Information Reporting—Knowledge of banking industry and/or possess brokerdealer background with experience filing information returns; knowledge of payroll industry; experience with retirement withholding and reporting. Large Business & International— Experience as a certified public accountant or tax attorney working in or for a large, sophisticated multinational organization; experience working inhouse at a major firm dealing with tax PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 planning for complex organizations including large multinational corporations and large partnerships. Small Business & Self-Employed— Knowledge or experience with digital assets and/or peer to peer payment applications; knowledge of passthrough entities and/or fiduciary tax; experience with online or digital businesses, audit representation and/or educating on tax issues and topics; knowledge base and/ or background related to Collection activities and balance due case resolution options; experience as a practitioner in one or more underserved communities (e.g., where English is not the first language); experience with digitalization systems, tools, or processes; marketing experience to help with ideas for increasing uptake of digital tools offered by the IRS; knowledge of IRS modernization projects; understanding of the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will impact the IRS in the coming years; experience developing and/or delivering virtual presentations. Tax Exempt & Government Entities— Experience with Indian tribal governments; experience in Federal, State, or local governments; experience in tax-exempt bonds and/or employee plans. The IRSAC is authorized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 10. It serves as an advisory body to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and provides an organized public forum for discussion of relevant tax administration issues between IRS officials and representatives of the public. The IRSAC proposes enhancements to IRS operations; recommends administrative and policy changes to improve taxpayer service, compliance and tax administration; discusses relevant information reporting E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 EN25AP23.024</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 79 / Tuesday, April 25, 2023 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 79 / Tuesday, April 25, 2023 / Notices issues; addresses matters concerning tax-exempt and government entities; and conveys the public’s perception of professional standards and best practices for tax professionals. The IRSAC holds approximately four, two-day working sessions and at least one public meeting per year. Members are not paid for their services; any travel expenses are reimbursed within federal government guidelines. Appointed by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury, IRSAC members will serve three-year terms to allow for a rotation in membership which ensures that different perspectives are represented. In accordance with the Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process, including a tax compliance check and a practitioner check with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, will be conducted. In addition, all applicants deemed ‘‘Best Qualified’’ shall undergo a Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check. All applicants will be sent an acknowledgment of receipt. Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments to the IRSAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS policies. The IRS has special interest in assuring that women and men, members of all races and national origins, and individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to serve on advisory committees. Therefore, the IRS extends particular encouragement to nominations from such appropriately qualified candidates. Dated: April 20, 2023. John A. Lipold, Designated Federal Official, Office of National Public Liaison, Internal Revenue Service. [FR Doc. 2023–08713 Filed 4–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Requesting Comments on Form 970 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Apr 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 970, Application to Use LIFO Inventory Method. Written comments should be received on or before June 26, 2023 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include OMB Control No. 1545–0042 in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to Jon Callahan, (737) 800– 7639, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at jon.r.callahan@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IRS is currently seeking comments concerning the following information collection tools, reporting, and record-keeping requirements: Title: Application to Use LIFO Inventory Method. OMB Number: 1545–0042. Form Number: Form 970. Abstract: Taxpayers file Form 970 to elect to use the last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventory method or to extend the LIFO method to additional goods. The IRS uses Form 970 to determine if the election was properly made. The estimates in this notice are for estates, trusts, and tax-exempt organizations filing Form 970. Current Actions: There is no change to the existing collection. However, the estimated number of responses was reduced to eliminate duplication of burden estimates. The estimated burden for individuals filing Form 970 is approved under OMB control number 1545–0074, and the estimated burden for businesses filing Form 970 is approved under OMB control number 1545–0123. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Private sector. Estimated Number of Responses: 100. Estimated Time per Respondent: 21 hours, 6 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,111. 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 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25071 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: April 20, 2023. Jon R. Callahan, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–08727 Filed 4–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Information Collection Request Departmental Offices, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests. DATES: Comments should be received on or before May 25, 2023 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25070-25071]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08713]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC); Nominations

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking new members to 
serve on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC). 
Applications are currently being accepted for appointments that will 
begin in January 2024. IRSAC members are drawn from substantially 
diverse backgrounds representing a cross-section of the taxpaying 
public with substantial, disparate experience in: tax preparation for 
individuals, small businesses and large, multi-national corporations; 
tax-exempt and government entities; information reporting; and taxpayer 
or consumer advocacy. Nominations of qualified individuals may come 
from individuals or organizations; applications should describe and 
document the proposed member's qualifications for IRSAC.

DATES: Applications must be received on or before May 31, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Applications should be submitted to IRS National Public 
Liaison via email to [email protected] or electronic fax to 855-
811-8021. Applications are available on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/irsac.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Brown at 202-317-6564 (not a 
toll-free number) or send an email to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In particular, the IRSAC is seeking 
applicants with specific knowledge and background in the following 
areas:
    Individual Wage & Investment--Knowledge of tax law application/tax 
preparation experience, income tax issues related to refundable 
credits, the audit process, and/or how information returns are used and 
integrated for compliance; experience educating on tax issues and 
topics, with multi-lingual taxpayer communications, with taxpayer 
advocacy or contact center operations, marketing/applying industry 
benchmarks to operations, with tax software industry, and/or with the 
creation or use of diverse information returns used to report income, 
deductions, withholding, or other information for tax purposes; 
familiarity with IRS tax forms and publications; familiarity with IRS's 
online applications (e.g., Online Account, EITC Assistant, etc.); 
financial services information technology background with knowledge of 
technology innovations in public and private customer service sectors.
    Information Reporting--Knowledge of banking industry and/or possess 
broker-dealer background with experience filing information returns; 
knowledge of payroll industry; experience with retirement withholding 
and reporting.
    Large Business & International--Experience as a certified public 
accountant or tax attorney working in or for a large, sophisticated 
multinational organization; experience working in-house at a major firm 
dealing with tax planning for complex organizations including large 
multinational corporations and large partnerships.
    Small Business & Self-Employed--Knowledge or experience with 
digital assets and/or peer to peer payment applications; knowledge of 
passthrough entities and/or fiduciary tax; experience with online or 
digital businesses, audit representation and/or educating on tax issues 
and topics; knowledge base and/or background related to Collection 
activities and balance due case resolution options; experience as a 
practitioner in one or more underserved communities (e.g., where 
English is not the first language); experience with digitalization 
systems, tools, or processes; marketing experience to help with ideas 
for increasing uptake of digital tools offered by the IRS; knowledge of 
IRS modernization projects; understanding of the Inflation Reduction 
Act and how it will impact the IRS in the coming years; experience 
developing and/or delivering virtual presentations.
    Tax Exempt & Government Entities--Experience with Indian tribal 
governments; experience in Federal, State, or local governments; 
experience in tax-exempt bonds and/or employee plans.
    The IRSAC is authorized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. 10. It serves as an advisory body to the Commissioner of 
Internal Revenue and provides an organized public forum for discussion 
of relevant tax administration issues between IRS officials and 
representatives of the public. The IRSAC proposes enhancements to IRS 
operations; recommends administrative and policy changes to improve 
taxpayer service, compliance and tax administration; discusses relevant 
information reporting

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issues; addresses matters concerning tax-exempt and government 
entities; and conveys the public's perception of professional standards 
and best practices for tax professionals.
    The IRSAC holds approximately four, two-day working sessions and at 
least one public meeting per year. Members are not paid for their 
services; any travel expenses are reimbursed within federal government 
guidelines.
    Appointed by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue with the 
concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury, IRSAC members will serve 
three-year terms to allow for a rotation in membership which ensures 
that different perspectives are represented. In accordance with the 
Department of Treasury Directive 21-03, a clearance process, including 
a tax compliance check and a practitioner check with the IRS Office of 
Professional Responsibility, will be conducted. In addition, all 
applicants deemed ``Best Qualified'' shall undergo a Federal Bureau of 
Investigation fingerprint check.
    All applicants will be sent an acknowledgment of receipt.
    Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments 
to the IRSAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS 
policies. The IRS has special interest in assuring that women and men, 
members of all races and national origins, and individuals with 
disabilities have an opportunity to serve on advisory committees. 
Therefore, the IRS extends particular encouragement to nominations from 
such appropriately qualified candidates.

    Dated: April 20, 2023.
John A. Lipold,
Designated Federal Official, Office of National Public Liaison, 
Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-08713 Filed 4-24-23; 8:45 am]
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