[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 149 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 40280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19598]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


On-Line Filing Program

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice to seek On-Line Filing participation by On-Line service 
providers, transmitters, and software developers.

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SUMMARY: Starting October 30, 1996 through January 1, 1997, the IRS 
will begin acceptance and software testing their On-Line Filing 
Program. And, by January 12, 1997, the IRS will have the On-Line Filing 
Program fully operational nationwide. Also, the IRS is expanding its 
program to accept both Federal and State returns nationwide to be filed 
electronically in one transmission to the IRS.

DATES: Parties interested in participating in the transmission and 
software development of Federal/State returns under the On-Line Filing 
Program should contact IRS On-Line Filing Analyst, Maxanne Rearich at 
(202) 283-0265 or write the Internal Revenue Service at the following 
address on or before September 3, 1996: Internal Revenue Service, 
Productivity Enhancements, Attn: On-Line Filing Analyst, T:S:E:P, Room 
5037, 1111 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The IRS Alternative Ways of Filing On-
Line Filing Program Analyst at 202-283-0210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Tax returns will be submitted to the IRS 
through a third party transmitter or an on-line service provider via 
computer, modem, and software. The third party must be able to reformat 
the data into the IRS proprietary format. The third party may provide 
tax forms or tax preparation software at a charge to the taxpayer (at 
their option), and may charge for their transmittal services (at their 
option). In order to be accepted into the program, representatives must 
submit an application (including appropriate fingerprint cards) and 
pass Suitability and Participant Acceptance Testing. IRS Publication 
1345 will be provided to explain this process. No reimbursement for any 
costs connected with providing the requested information will be made 
by the IRS. This document is for informational purpose and does not 
constitute an Invitation For Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or 
Request For Quotation (RFQ) and is not to be construed as a commitment 
by the IRS.
Patricia M. Hudak,
Chief, Alternative Ways of Filing Office.
[FR Doc. 96-19598 Filed 7-31-96; 8:45 am]
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