All Change For IRS Officials In LMSB Division

by Glen Shapiro, LawAndTax-News.com, New York

18 August 2006

The US Internal Revenue Service this week announced five director-level appointments in its Large and Mid-Size Business (LMSB) division, which serves corporations, subchapter S corporations and partnerships with assets greater than $10 million.

New directors were named for four of LMSB’s five industries as well as for LMSB’s Pre-Filing and Technical Guidance unit.

Patricia Chaback was named Industry Director, Communications, Technology and Media (CTM), filling the vacancy left by Frank Ng who recently was named Deputy Commissioner, LMSB (International). The CTM serves businesses involved in computer production, media (including communication and software), sports franchises, gaming and recreation.

Paul DeNard was named Director, Pre-filing and Technical Guidance (PFTG), following the promotion of Kathy Petronchak to serve as Chief of Staff for IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson. PFTG oversees LMSB’s efforts to identify and combat abusive tax shelters.

Barry Shott was named Industry Director FS, filling the vacancy left by DeNard. FS serves taxpayers in the commercial banking, savings and loan, securities and financial service businesses.

Henry Singleton was named Industry Director, Heavy Manufacturing & Transportation (HMT) filling the vacancy left by John Petrella, who retired in early July. HMT serves aerospace, air transportation, shipping, rail, trucking, motor vehicle and domestic production sectors.

Finally, John Risacher was named Director of the RFPH, filling the vacancy left by Henry Singleton. Risacher most recently served for several years as a DFO in HMT. RFPH serves taxpayers dealing in food and beverages, retailing, pharmaceuticals, agricultural commodities, farms and healthcare.

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