[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 203 (Monday, October 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59595-59596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20707]


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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 for industry partners 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

    8:30 a.m. Meet and Greet.
    9 a.m. Meeting Opens.
    10:30 a.m. Meeting Adjourns.
    The discussion topics are:
    (1) Recommendations from the ETAAC.
    (2) Written comments from the public.
    (3) Establishment of ETAAC's new subcommittee: MeF 1040 Executive 
Steering Committee.


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


DATES: There will be a meeting of ETAAC on Thursday, November 15, 2007 
at the Hotel Washington, Capital Room, 515 15\th\ Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20004. You must register in advance to be put on a guest 
list to attend the meeting. 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. Members of the public may 
file written statements sharing ideas for electronic tax administration 
or comments on the key recommendations in the Annual Report to Congress 
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3415.pdf. Send written statements to 
[email protected]. Seats are available to members of the public on a first-
come, first-served basis. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes 
before the meeting begins.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hotel Washington, Capital 
Room, 515 15\th\ Street, NW., Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You must provide your name in advance 
for the guest list. To receive a copy of the agenda or general 
information about ETAAC, please contact Cassandra Daniels at 202-283-
2178 or at [email protected] by Thursday, November 8, 2007. 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 and Refundable Credits, who is also the executive 
responsible for the electronic tax administration program. Increasing 
participation by external stakeholders in the development and 
implementation of the strategy for electronic tax administration will 
help IRS 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: Ocober 15, 2007.
Phyllis Gattos,
Acting Director, Strategic Services Division.
 [FR Doc. E7-20707 Filed 10-19-07; 8:45 am]
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