[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 27, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 70879]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28655]
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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
9:00 a.m.--Meeting Opens
10:00 a.m.--Meeting Adjourns
The topics for discussion include:
Official Response to 2012 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, December 12, 2012.
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 and 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 email to [email protected] by Tuesday,
December 11, 2012. 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.
Dated: November 20, 2012.
Preston B. Benoit,
Deputy Director, Return Preparer Office.
[FR Doc. 2012-28655 Filed 11-26-12; 8:45 am]
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