[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2654-2655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-759]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Open Season for Membership to the Electronic Tax Administration 
Advisory Committee (ETAAC)

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 applicants for selection as Committee 
members.
    The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) and Refundable 
Credits will assure 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. We are soliciting applicants from professional 
and public interest groups. Members serve a three-year term on the 
ETAAC to allow for a rotation in membership which 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 Friday, April 3, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: Completed applications should be submitted by using one of 
the following methods:
     E-Mail: Send to [email protected].
     Mail: Send to Internal Revenue Service, ETA & Refundable 
Credits, SE:W:ETARC:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road (M/Stop C4-470, Attn: 
Cassandra Daniels (C4-226), Lanham, Maryland 20706.
     Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283-2845 (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 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 7801 of the 
Internal Revenue Code and delegated to the Commissioner of the Internal 
Revenue under section 7803 of the Internal Revenue Code. 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.
    Applicants should describe and document their 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: January 9, 2009.
Angela D. Kraus,
Chief, Relationship Management.
[FR Doc. E9-759 Filed 1-14-09; 8:45 am]
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