On April 6th the IRS announced that it is accepting nominations for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). The deadline for submitting applications is May 24.
The ETAAC was established as part of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 and serves as a public forum used to discuss issues and recommendations for improved electronic tax administration.
The application package includes a nomination (by letter from a professional associate), the completed ETAAC application, a resume and a short statement of interest. The application should detail the nominated member’s qualifications, experience and past and current dealings in electronic tax administration. A recent IRS notice published in the Federal Register on April 4, 2012 includes more information.
The Treasury Secretary will select and approve new ETAAC members who serve three-year terms, the next of which begins this fall.
Members are required to pass the IRS tax compliance check and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background investigation. They also cannot be federally registered lobbyists.
This is a great opportunity for tax preparers who want to effect change while building upon their current professional experience.
Questions about the nomination process can be sent to etaac@irs.gov.
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