[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12793-12794]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5256]


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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 for industry partners 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
11 a.m.--Meeting Adjourns

    The topics for discussion include:

(1) ETAAC Security Subcommittee
(2) Filing Season Status Update
(3) Overview of ETA Operations

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


DATES: There will be a meeting of the ETAAC on Thursday, March 24, 
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.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Internal Revenue Service, 
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 2116, 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 the ETAAC, please

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contact Cassandra Daniels on 202-283-2178 or at [email protected] by 
Tuesday, March 22, 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, Electronic 
Tax Administration, who is also the executive responsible for the 
electronic tax administration program. 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: February 24, 2011.
Cecille M. Jones,
Acting Director, Electronic Tax Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-5256 Filed 3-7-11; 8:45 am]
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