[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 83 (Thursday, April 29, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 23560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-9738]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


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. ETAAC offers constructive 
observations about current or proposed policies, programs, and 
procedures, and suggests improvements. Listed is a summary of the 
agenda along with the planned discussion topics.

Summarized Agenda

9 a.m.: meeting opens.
12 noon: meeting adjourns.

    The planned discussion topics are:
    (1) Discussion with ETA Director.
    (2) Transition of Modernized Applications.
    (3) Operational Issues Facing e-Filing.
    (4) Overview of Draft 2004 ETAAC Report to Congress.

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


DATES: There will be a meeting of ETAAC on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. 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.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn--Franklin 
Square, 815 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To have your name put on the guest 
list and to receive a copy of the agenda or general information about 
ETAAC, please contact Kim Logan on 202-283-1947 or at 
[email protected] by May 6, 2004. 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, Electronic 
Tax Administration, who is the executive responsible for the electronic 
tax administration program. Increasing participation by external 
stakeholders in the development and implementation of the Internal 
Revenue Service's strategy for electronic tax administration will help 
achieve the goal that paperless filing should be the preferred and most 
convenient method of filing tax and information returns.
    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 the public meetings, working 
sessions, and an orientation each year.

    Dated: April 22, 2004.
Jo Ann N. Bass,
Director, Strategic Services Division.
[FR Doc. 04-9738 Filed 4-28-04; 8:45 am]
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