[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 64428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26805]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Open Meeting for the 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 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 a.m.--Meeting Adjourns.
    The topic for discussion includes:

IRS Official Response to 2011 ETAAC Recommendations

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


DATES: There will be an ETAAC meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. 
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. 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. 
Members of the public may file written statements sharing ideas for 
electronic tax administration. Send written statements to 
[email protected].

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Internal Revenue Service, 
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 2140, Washington, DC 20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You must provide your name 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, call Cassandra 
Daniels on 202-283-2178 or send an e-mail to [email protected] by Friday, 
November 4, 2011. 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, Return 
Preparer Office. 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.

    October 6, 2011.
Diane Fox,
Acting Chief, Relationship Management.
[FR Doc. 2011-26805 Filed 10-17-11; 8:45 am]
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