[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 21445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08240]
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DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC);
Nominations
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury.
ACTION: Request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requests applications of
individuals to be considered for selection as members of the Electronic
Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). Nominations should
describe and document the proposed member's qualification for ETAAC
membership, including the applicant's knowledge of regulations and the
applicant's past or current affiliations and dealings with the
particular tax segment or segments of the community that the applicant
wishes to represent on the council. Applications will be accepted for
current vacancies from qualified individuals and from professional and
public interest groups that wish to have representation on ETAAC.
Submissions must include an application and resume.
ETAAC provides continuing input into the development and
implementation of the IRS organizational strategy for electronic tax
administration. The ETAAC will provide an organized public forum for
discussion of electronic tax administration issues such as prevention
of identity theft and refund fraud in support of the overriding goal
that paperless filing should be the preferred and most convenient
method of filing tax and information returns. The ETAAC members will
convey the public's perceptions of IRS electronic tax administration
activities, offer constructive observations about current or proposed
policies, programs and procedures, and suggest improvements.
The IRS seeks a diverse group of individuals with experience in:
Cybersecurity and information security, tax software development, tax
preparation, payroll and tax financial product processing, systems
management and improvement, implementation of customer service
initiatives, consumer advocacy and public administration.
This is a volunteer position and members will serve a three-year
term on the ETAAC to allow for a rotation in membership which ensures
that different perspectives are represented. Travel expenses within
government guidelines will be reimbursed. In accordance with Department
of Treasury Directive 21-03, a clearance process including
fingerprints, annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation
criminal check and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional
Responsibility will be conducted.
DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before May 11, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to: Michael Deneroff, IRS
National Public Liaison, CL:NPL:SRM, Room 7559, 1111 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, Attn: ETAAC Nominations. Applications
may also be submitted via fax to 855-811-8020 or via email at
[email protected]. Application packages are available on the IRS
Web site at http://www.irs.gov/for-tax-pros. Application packages may
also be requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202-317-
6851 (not a toll-free number).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Deneroff at (202) 317-6851, or
send an email to [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The establishment and operation of the
Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) is required by
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998
(RRA 98), Title II, Section 2001(b)(2). ETAAC follows a charter in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The ETAAC provides continued input into the
development and implementation of the IRS's strategy for electronic tax
administration. 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. Members will provide an annual report to
Congress by June 30th.
Applicants must complete the application form, which includes
describing and documenting the applicant's qualifications for ETAAC
membership. Applicants must submit a short one- or two-page statement
including recent examples of specific skills and qualifications as they
relate to: cybersecurity and information security, tax software
development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product
processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of
customer service initiatives, consumer advocacy and public
administration. Examples of skill in critical thinking, strategic
planning and oral and written communication are desirable.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to all applicants.
Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to
the ETAAC in accordance with Department of Treasury and IRS policies.
The IRS has a special interest in assuring that women and men, members
of all races and national origins, and individuals with disabilities
have an opportunity to serve on advisory committees. Therefore, IRS
extends particular encouragement to nominations from such appropriately
qualified individuals.
Dated: April 6, 2016.
Michael Deneroff,
Acting Designated Federal Official, National Public Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2016-08240 Filed 4-8-16; 8:45 am]
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