[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 105 (Friday, May 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 31194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-12049]


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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 planned discussion topics are:
    (1) Remarks from the Director of Electronic Tax Administration;
    (2) Draft 2008 Report to Congress Discussion.

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


DATES: There will be a meeting of ETAAC on Thursday, June 19, 2008. You 
must register in advance to be put on the guest list and be able to 
show your state issued picture identification 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. Seats are available to members of the public on a first-
come, first-served basis. Escorts will be provided so attendees are 
encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the meeting begins.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Internal Revenue Service, 
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 2116, Washington, DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You must provide your name to me in 
advance for the guest list and be able to show your state issued 
picture identification on the day of the meeting. Otherwise, you will 
not be able to attend the meeting as this is a secured building. To 
receive a copy of the agenda or general information about ETAAC, please 
contact Cassandra Daniels on 202-283-2178 or at [email protected] by 
Monday, June 16, 2008. 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 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: May 23, 2008.
Phyllis Gattos,
Acting Executive Director, Strategic Services Division.
 [FR Doc. E8-12049 Filed 5-29-08; 8:45 am]
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