Notice2023-08713
Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC); Nominations
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Published
April 25, 2023
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Abstract
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking new members to serve on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC). Applications are currently being accepted for appointments that will begin in January 2024. IRSAC members are drawn from substantially diverse backgrounds representing a cross-section of the taxpaying public with substantial, disparate experience in: tax preparation for individuals, small businesses and large, multi-national corporations; tax-exempt and government entities; information reporting; and taxpayer or consumer advocacy. Nominations of qualified individuals may come from individuals or organizations; applications should describe and document the proposed member's qualifications for IRSAC.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25070-25071]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08713]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC); Nominations
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: Request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking new members to
serve on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC).
Applications are currently being accepted for appointments that will
begin in January 2024. IRSAC members are drawn from substantially
diverse backgrounds representing a cross-section of the taxpaying
public with substantial, disparate experience in: tax preparation for
individuals, small businesses and large, multi-national corporations;
tax-exempt and government entities; information reporting; and taxpayer
or consumer advocacy. Nominations of qualified individuals may come
from individuals or organizations; applications should describe and
document the proposed member's qualifications for IRSAC.
DATES: Applications must be received on or before May 31, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Applications should be submitted to IRS National Public
Liaison via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#79090c1b15101a151018100a161739100b0a571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6d6d3c4cacfc5cacfc7cfd5c9c8e6cfd4d588c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a> or electronic fax to 855-
811-8021. Applications are available on the IRS website at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/irsac">https://www.irs.gov/irsac</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Brown at 202-317-6564 (not a
toll-free number) or send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#423237202e2b212e2b232b312d2c022b30316c252d34"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c4c495e50555f50555d554f53527c554e4f125b534a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In particular, the IRSAC is seeking
applicants with specific knowledge and background in the following
areas:
Individual Wage & Investment--Knowledge of tax law application/tax
preparation experience, income tax issues related to refundable
credits, the audit process, and/or how information returns are used and
integrated for compliance; experience educating on tax issues and
topics, with multi-lingual taxpayer communications, with taxpayer
advocacy or contact center operations, marketing/applying industry
benchmarks to operations, with tax software industry, and/or with the
creation or use of diverse information returns used to report income,
deductions, withholding, or other information for tax purposes;
familiarity with IRS tax forms and publications; familiarity with IRS's
online applications (e.g., Online Account, EITC Assistant, etc.);
financial services information technology background with knowledge of
technology innovations in public and private customer service sectors.
Information Reporting--Knowledge of banking industry and/or possess
broker-dealer background with experience filing information returns;
knowledge of payroll industry; experience with retirement withholding
and reporting.
Large Business & International--Experience as a certified public
accountant or tax attorney working in or for a large, sophisticated
multinational organization; experience working in-house at a major firm
dealing with tax planning for complex organizations including large
multinational corporations and large partnerships.
Small Business & Self-Employed--Knowledge or experience with
digital assets and/or peer to peer payment applications; knowledge of
passthrough entities and/or fiduciary tax; experience with online or
digital businesses, audit representation and/or educating on tax issues
and topics; knowledge base and/or background related to Collection
activities and balance due case resolution options; experience as a
practitioner in one or more underserved communities (e.g., where
English is not the first language); experience with digitalization
systems, tools, or processes; marketing experience to help with ideas
for increasing uptake of digital tools offered by the IRS; knowledge of
IRS modernization projects; understanding of the Inflation Reduction
Act and how it will impact the IRS in the coming years; experience
developing and/or delivering virtual presentations.
Tax Exempt & Government Entities--Experience with Indian tribal
governments; experience in Federal, State, or local governments;
experience in tax-exempt bonds and/or employee plans.
The IRSAC is authorized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. 10. It serves as an advisory body to the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue and provides an organized public forum for discussion
of relevant tax administration issues between IRS officials and
representatives of the public. The IRSAC proposes enhancements to IRS
operations; recommends administrative and policy changes to improve
taxpayer service, compliance and tax administration; discusses relevant
information reporting
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issues; addresses matters concerning tax-exempt and government
entities; and conveys the public's perception of professional standards
and best practices for tax professionals.
The IRSAC holds approximately four, two-day working sessions and at
least one public meeting per year. Members are not paid for their
services; any travel expenses are reimbursed within federal government
guidelines.
Appointed by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue with the
concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury, IRSAC members will serve
three-year terms to allow for a rotation in membership which ensures
that different perspectives are represented. In accordance with the
Department of Treasury Directive 21-03, a clearance process, including
a tax compliance check and a practitioner check with the IRS Office of
Professional Responsibility, will be conducted. In addition, all
applicants deemed ``Best Qualified'' shall undergo a Federal Bureau of
Investigation fingerprint check.
All applicants will be sent an acknowledgment of receipt.
Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments
to the IRSAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS
policies. The IRS has 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, the IRS extends particular encouragement to nominations from
such appropriately qualified candidates.
Dated: April 20, 2023.
John A. Lipold,
Designated Federal Official, Office of National Public Liaison,
Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-08713 Filed 4-24-23; 8:45 am]
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