[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 31 (Thursday, February 15, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 7512]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-2592]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Recruitment Notice for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice for Recruitment of IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) 
Members.

DATES: March 19, 2007 through April 30, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bernard Coston at 404-338-8408.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the Department 
of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are inviting 
individuals to help improve the nation's tax agency by applying to be 
members of the TAP.


    Note: Highly-ranked applicants not selected as members may be 
placed on a roster of replacements who will be eligible to fill 
vacancies that may occur on the Panel.


    The mission of the TAP is to provide citizen input into enhancing 
IRS customer satisfaction and service by identifying problems and 
making recommendations for improvement of IRS systems and procedures 
and elevating the identified problems to the appropriate IRS official. 
The TAP serves as an advisory body to the Secretary of the Treasury, 
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and the National Taxpayer 
Advocate. TAP members will participate in subcommittees which channel 
their feedback to the IRS.
    The IRS is seeking applicants who have an interest in good 
government, a personal commitment to volunteer approximately 300 to 500 
hours a year, and a desire to help improve IRS customer service. To the 
extent possible, the IRS would like to ensure a balanced TAP membership 
representing a cross-section of the taxpaying public throughout the 
United States. Potential candidates must be U.S. citizens, compliant 
with Federal, State and local taxes, and able to pass a background 
investigation.
    TAP Members are a diverse group of citizens who work as valuable 
partners of the IRS by providing input from taxpayers on ways to 
improve IRS customer service and administration of the Federal tax 
system. In order to be an effective member of TAP, applicants must 
possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to (1) Identify 
grassroots taxpayer issues by soliciting input directly from taxpayers 
and (2) work effectively with TAP committees, and IRS program staff, to 
research and analyze issues, develop solutions, and make 
recommendations to the IRS on ways to improve programs and procedures. 
TAP members work to identify and solve problems by actively 
participating in committee meetings by: expressing their views; 
listening to the views of others, showing a willingness to explore new 
ideas, and contributing their knowledge and experience in committee 
deliberations. TAP Members should have good communications skills and 
be able to make effective presentations about IRS programs, procedures, 
and TAP activities, while clearly distinguishing between TAP positions 
and their personal viewpoints.
    Interested applicants should visit the TAP website at 
www.improveirs.org to complete the on-line application or call the toll 
free number 1-888-912-1227 to complete the initial phone screen and 
request that an application be mailed. The opening date for submitting 
applications is March 19, 2007 and the deadline for submitting 
applications is April 30, 2007. The most qualified candidates will 
complete a panel interview. Finalists will be ranked by experience and 
suitability. The Secretary of the Treasury will review the recommended 
candidates and make final selections.
    Questions regarding the selection of TAP members may be directed to 
Bernard Coston, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, Internal Revenue 
Service at 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 1314, Washington, DC 
20224 or 404-338-8408.

    Dated: February 9, 2007.
John Fay,
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
[FR Doc. E7-2592 Filed 2-14-07; 8:45 am]
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