[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 64 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 17475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7515]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Request for Nominations to the Electronic Tax Administration 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC), 
was established to provide continued input into the development and 
implementation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) strategy for 
electronic tax administration. The ETAAC provides 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. ETAAC 
members convey the public's perception of IRS electronic tax 
administration activities, offer constructive observations about 
current or proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest 
improvements. This document seeks nominations of individuals to be 
considered for selection as Committee members.
    The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) will assure that 
the size and organizational representation of the ETAAC obtains 
balanced membership and includes representatives from various groups 
including: (1) Tax practitioners and preparers, (2) transmitters of 
electronic returns, (3) tax software developers, (4) large and small 
businesses, (5) employers and payroll service providers, (6) individual 
taxpayers, (7) financial industry (payers, payment options and best 
practices), (8) system integrators (technology providers), (9) academic 
(marketing, sales or technical perspectives), (10) trusts and estates, 
(11) tax exempt organizations, and (12) state and local governments. We 
are soliciting nominations from professional and public interest 
groups, IRS officials, the Department of Treasury, and Congress. 
Members serve a three-year term on the ETAAC to allow a change in 
membership. The change of members on the Committee ensures that 
different perspectives are represented. All travel expenses within 
government guidelines will be reimbursed.

DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before May 3, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Kim Logan, OS:CIO:I:ET:S:RM, 
C4-158, 5000 Ellin Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706. Application forms can 
be obtained from Kim Logan, who can be reached on (202) 283-1947 or at 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Logan, (202) 283-1947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ETAAC will provide continued input into 
the development and implementation of the IRS strategy for electronic 
tax administration. The ETAAC members will convey the public's 
observations about current or proposed policies, programs, and 
procedures, and suggest improvements. The ETAAC will also provide an 
annual report to Congress on IRS progress in meeting the Restructuring 
and Reform Act of 1998 goals for electronic filing of tax returns. This 
activity is based on the authority to administer the Internal Revenue 
laws conferred upon the Secretary of the Treasury by section 7802 of 
the Internal Revenue Code and delegated to the Commissioner of the 
Internal Revenue. 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.
    Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for membership to the Committee. Equal opportunity 
practices will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To 
ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into 
account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, 
membership will include, to the extent practicable, individuals, with 
demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with 
disabilities.

    Dated: March 24, 2004.
Jo Ann N. Bass,
Acting Director, Electronic Tax Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-7515 Filed 4-1-04; 8:45 am]
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