[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 23 (Thursday, February 3, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6186-6187]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2329]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Applications for Membership on the Electronic Tax Administration 
Advisory Committee (ETAAC)

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Request for Applications.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requests applications of 
individuals to be considered for membership on the Electronic Tax 
Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). Nominations of qualified 
individuals may come from associations and should describe and document 
the applicant's qualifications for ETAAC membership. An application and 
resume are required. Submit a short statement as required in Part II of 
the application and include recent examples of specific expertise in e-
file security, tax software and accuracy. See the ETAAC application, 
Form 13768 for more details.
    The ETAAC provides continued input into the development and 
implementation of the IRS' strategy for electronic tax administration. 
The ETAAC also 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.
    The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) and Refundable 
Credits will assure that the size and organizational representation of 
the committee is balanced to include industry representatives from 
various groups. Accordingly, to maintain membership diversity, 
selection is based on the applicant's qualifications and expertise.

DATES: Complete application packages must be received by March 28, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: Application packages should include: a letter of nomination, 
application, short statement, and resume. Submit the application 
package using one of the following methods:
     E-Mail: Send to [email protected].
     Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283-2845 (not a toll-free 
number).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cassandra Daniels, (202) 283-2178 
(not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ETAAC was authorized under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, Public Law and was established as required by 
the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, 
Title II, Section 2001(b)(2). 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. The ETAAC will 
meet approximately four times in Washington, DC and provide an Annual 
report to Congress each June on IRS progress in meeting the 
Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 goals for electronic filing of tax 
returns.
    Receipt of applications will be acknowledged. Only the best 
qualified applicants will undergo tax checks and background 
investigations. Interviews will be scheduled for those who pass these 
checks.
    Members will 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 such as airfare, per diem, and transportation to and from 
airports, train stations, etc. Members may not be Federally registered 
lobbyists and must pass an IRS tax compliance check and Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) background investigation.
    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 approve the final selections.


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    Dated: January 28, 2011.
Diane Fox,
Acting Chief, Relationship Management.
[FR Doc. 2011-2329 Filed 2-2-11; 8:45 am]
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