[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 29040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-9952]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


IRS Seeking Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee 
(ETAAC) Applicants From Large Businesses

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

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 representatives from large businesses 
who file annual corporation and partnership tax returns.
    The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) assures 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 business, (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. 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. Potential candidates must pass an IRS 
tax compliance check and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
background investigation.

DATES: Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, June 6, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Completed applications, resumes, and statements should be 
submitted by using one of the following methods:
     E-Mail: Send to [email protected].
     Mail: Send to Internal Revenue Service, Electronic Tax 
Administration, SE:W:ETA:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road (M/Stop C4-470, Attn: 
Cassandra Daniels (C4-226), Lanham, Maryland 20706.
     Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283-4829 (not a toll-free 
number).
    Application packages can be obtained by sending an e-mail to 
[email protected] or calling (202) 283-2178 (not a toll-free number).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cassandra Daniels, (202) 283-2178 or 
send an e-mail to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ETAAC will provide continued input into 
the development and implementation of the Internal Revenue Service 
(IRS) strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC members 
will 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. 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.
    Completed applications, resumes, and statements 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. The Secretary of 
Treasury will review the recommended candidates and make final 
selections.

    Dated: May 18, 2007.
Gregory K. Kay,
Director, Strategic Services Division.
 [FR Doc. E7-9952 Filed 5-22-07; 8:45 am]
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