IRS Seeking ETAAC Applications From Big Business

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

28 May 2007

The US Internal Revenue Service on Thursday announced that it is seeking applicants for membership of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) from large businesses which file annual corporation or partnership returns.

The IRS defines large businesses as enterprises with assets greater than $10 million.

The 13-member ETAAC panel provides an organized public forum for discussion of electronic tax administration issues, in support of the overriding goal of paperless filing as the preferred and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns.

“ETAAC members convey the public’s perception of IRS electronic tax administration activities, offer constructive observations on current or proposed policies and programs," explained Bert DuMars, IRS Electronic Tax Administration director, adding:

“It is critically important that our ETAAC includes members with a strong background in corporate and partnership tax issues.”

The ETAAC also provides an annual report to Congress on IRS progress in meeting the Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 goals for electronic filing of tax returns.

The Committee additionally researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on a wide range of electronic tax administration issues, and provides input into the development of the strategic plan for Electronic Tax Administration.

The deadline for the submission of applications is June 6, 2007.

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