Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations, 97170-97171 [2024-28721]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 97170 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 235 / Friday, December 6, 2024 / Notices Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the burden for requesting and obtaining advance pricing agreements. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 4, 2025 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andrés Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Please include, ‘‘OMB Number: 1545– 1503—Public Comment Request Notice’’ in the Subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Ronald J. Durbala, at (202) 317–5746, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement Program. OMB Number: 1545–1503. Document Number: Rev. Proc. 2015– 41. Abstract: The purpose of section 482 is to ensure that taxpayers clearly reflect income attributable to controlled transactions and to prevent the avoidance of taxes with respect to such transactions. Revenue Procedure 2015– 41 provides guidance on the process of requesting and obtaining advance pricing agreements from the Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement program (‘‘APMA’’). This revenue procedure also provides guidance on administration of an executed advance pricing agreement (APA). Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the forms at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals, or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 390. Estimated Time per Respondent: 27 hrs., 57 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,900. The following paragraph applies to all 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 if their contents may become VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:12 Dec 05, 2024 Jkt 265001 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. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Approved: December 3, 2024. Ronald J. Durbala, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–28578 Filed 12–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury. ACTION: Request for nominations and applications. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications from individuals with experience in such areas as state tax administration, cybersecurity and information security, tax software development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of customer service initiatives, public administration, and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00235 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 consumer advocacy to be considered for selection as members of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). DATES: Written nominations and applications must be received on or before Jan. 31, 2025. ADDRESSES: Applications may be submitted via fax to 855–811–8020 or via email to PublicLiaison@irs.gov. Applications and additional information are available on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/etaac. Applications may also be requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202–317– 4299. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alec Johnston at (202) 317–4299, or send an email to publicliaison@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IRS strongly encourages representatives from consumer groups with an interest in tax issues to apply. Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for ETAAC membership, including the applicant’s knowledge of regulations and the applicant’s past or current affiliations and involvement with the particular tax segment or segments of the community that the applicant wishes to represent on the committee. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies from qualified individuals and from professional and public interest groups that wish to have representation on ETAAC. Submissions must include an application and resume. ETAAC provides continuing input into the development and implementation of the IRS organizational strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC provides an organized public forum for discussion of electronic tax administration issues— such as prevention of identity theftrelated refund fraud—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 work closely with the Security Summit, a joint effort of the IRS, state tax administrators and the nation’s tax industry, to fight identity theft and refund fraud. ETAAC members convey the public’s perceptions of IRS electronic tax administration activities, offer constructive observations about current or proposed policies, programs and procedures, and suggest improvements. This is a volunteer position. Members will serve three-year terms on the ETAAC to allow for a rotation in membership and ensure different perspectives are represented. Travel E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 235 / Friday, December 6, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 expenses within government guidelines will be reimbursed. In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process including fingerprints, tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal check and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional Responsibility will be conducted. The establishment and operation of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) is required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA 98), title II, section 2001(b)(2). ETAAC follows a charter in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 1001–1014 . The ETAAC provides continued input into the development and implementation of the IRS’s strategy for electronic tax administration. 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. Members will provide an annual report to Congress by June 30. Applicants must complete the application form, which includes describing and documenting the applicant’s qualifications for ETAAC membership. Applicants must submit a short one or two-page statement including recent examples of specific skills and qualifications as they relate to: cybersecurity and information security, tax software development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of customer service initiatives, consumer advocacy and public administration. Examples of critical thinking, strategic planning and oral and written communication are desirable. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to all applicants. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the ETAAC in accordance with Department of Treasury and IRS policies. Dated: November 30, 2024. John A. Lipold, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 2024–28721 Filed 12–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Dec 05, 2024 Jkt 265001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Requirements Related to Requests for Ruling and Determination Letters Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the guidance for taxpayers regarding information collection requirements related to requests for ruling and determination letters. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 4, 2025 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andrés Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Please include, ‘‘OMB Number: 1545– 1522—Public Comment Request Notice’’ in the Subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Ronald J. Durbala, at (202) 317–5746, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Rulings and determination letters. OMB Number: 1545–1522. Regulation Project Number: Rev. Proc. 2025–1. Abstract: This revenue procedure explains how the Service provides advice to taxpayers on issues under the jurisdiction of the Associate Chief Counsel (Corporate), the Associate Chief Counsel (Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations, and Employment Taxes), the Associate Chief Counsel (Financial Institutions and Products), the Associate Chief Counsel (Income Tax and Accounting), the Associate Chief Counsel (International), the Associate Chief Counsel (Passthroughs and Special Industries), and the Associate SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00236 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 97171 Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration). It explains the forms of advice and the way advice is requested by taxpayers and provided by the Service. Current Actions: The previous approval was inadvertently discontinued. This submission is being made to request OMB approval on an existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number. Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,966. Estimated Time per Respondent: 79.70 hrs. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 316,100. The following paragraph applies to all 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 if 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. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 235 (Friday, December 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 97170-97171]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28721]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee; Request for 
Nominations

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury.

ACTION: Request for nominations and applications.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications 
from individuals with experience in such areas as state tax 
administration, cybersecurity and information security, tax software 
development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product 
processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of 
customer service initiatives, public administration, and consumer 
advocacy to be considered for selection as members of the Electronic 
Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).

DATES: Written nominations and applications must be received on or 
before Jan. 31, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Applications may be submitted via fax to 855-811-8020 or via 
email to [email protected]. Applications and additional information 
are available on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/etaac. 
Applications may also be requested by telephone from National Public 
Liaison, 202-317-4299.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alec Johnston at (202) 317-4299, or 
send an email to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IRS strongly encourages representatives 
from consumer groups with an interest in tax issues to apply.
    Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for ETAAC membership, including the applicant's 
knowledge of regulations and the applicant's past or current 
affiliations and involvement with the particular tax segment or 
segments of the community that the applicant wishes to represent on the 
committee. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies from 
qualified individuals and from professional and public interest groups 
that wish to have representation on ETAAC. Submissions must include an 
application and resume.
    ETAAC provides continuing input into the development and 
implementation of the IRS organizational strategy for electronic tax 
administration. The ETAAC provides an organized public forum for 
discussion of electronic tax administration issues--such as prevention 
of identity theft-related refund fraud--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 work 
closely with the Security Summit, a joint effort of the IRS, state tax 
administrators and the nation's tax industry, to fight identity theft 
and refund fraud. ETAAC members convey the public's perceptions of IRS 
electronic tax administration activities, offer constructive 
observations about current or proposed policies, programs and 
procedures, and suggest improvements.
    This is a volunteer position. Members will serve three-year terms 
on the ETAAC to allow for a rotation in membership and ensure different 
perspectives are represented. Travel

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expenses within government guidelines will be reimbursed. In accordance 
with Department of Treasury Directive 21-03, a clearance process 
including fingerprints, tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation 
criminal check and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional 
Responsibility will be conducted.
    The establishment and operation of the Electronic Tax 
Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) is required by the Internal 
Revenue Service (IRS) Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA 98), 
title II, section 2001(b)(2). ETAAC follows a charter in accordance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 
U.S.C. 1001-1014 . The ETAAC provides continued input into the 
development and implementation of the IRS's strategy for electronic tax 
administration. 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. Members will provide an annual report to 
Congress by June 30.
    Applicants must complete the application form, which includes 
describing and documenting the applicant's qualifications for ETAAC 
membership. Applicants must submit a short one or two-page statement 
including recent examples of specific skills and qualifications as they 
relate to: cybersecurity and information security, tax software 
development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product 
processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of 
customer service initiatives, consumer advocacy and public 
administration. Examples of critical thinking, strategic planning and 
oral and written communication are desirable.
    An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to all applicants.
    Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to 
the ETAAC in accordance with Department of Treasury and IRS policies.

    Dated: November 30, 2024.
John A. Lipold,
Designated Federal Official.
[FR Doc. 2024-28721 Filed 12-5-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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