[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21584-21585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-10764]



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DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Announcement of Open Membership Application Period for the 
Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Treasury.

SUMMARY: In 1991 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) established the 
Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC). The primary 
purpose of IRPAC is to provide an organized public forum for discussion 
of relevant information reporting issues between the officials of the 
IRS and representatives of the payer community. IRPAC offers 
constructive observations about current or proposed policies, programs, 
and procedures, and when necessary, suggests ways to improve the 
operation of the Information Reporting Program. IRPAC is currently 
comprised of 20 representatives from various segments of the private 
sector payer community. Ten of these appointments to IRPAC will expire 
at the end of 1995. Additional members will be selected for two-year 
terms beginning in January 1996. National business, technical, and 
professional associations are encouraged to submit multiple nominees.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IRPAC reports to the National Director, 
Service Center Compliance, who is the executive responsible for 
information reporting and is charged with its system-wide planning and 
improvement. IRPAC is instrumental in providing advice to enhance the 
IRP Program. Increasing participation by external stakeholders in the 
planning and improvement of the tax system will help achieve the goals 
of increasing voluntary compliance and reduction of burden.
    IRPAC members are not paid for their time or services, but 
consistent with Federal regulations, they will be reimbursed for their 
travel and lodging expenses to attend two two-day public meetings each 
year. IRPAC members are [[Page 21585]] expected to attend and pay their 
own way to four subcommittee meetings each year; these meetings are 
generally held in Washington, DC or New York, NY.
    The IRS is interested in representation from different areas of the 
payer community (e.g., banking, data processing, mutual funds, 
securities, life insurance, public accounting, payroll, and state & 
local government, etc.). Anyone wishing to be considered for membership 
on IRPAC should so advise the IRS. Please complete the following 
application questionnaire (or a facsimile thereof prepared on a word 
processor), and forward it to Ms. Kate LaBuda of the Office Payer 
Compliance, at the address below.

ADDRESSES: Internal Revenue Service, CP:CO:SC:P, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., room 2013, Washington, DC 20224.

DATES: Completed questionnaires (or facsimiles) should be received by 
IRS no later than June 30, 1995. Questionnaires received after this 
date will not be considered. An acknowledgment letter will be sent upon 
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Kate LaBuda at 202-622-3404 (not a 
toll-free number).

    Dated: April 19, 1995.
Larry Faulkner,
Director, Office of Payer Compliance, Service Center Compliance.

Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee Membership 
Application Questionnaire

    The following questions must be answered by anyone interested in 
becoming a member of the Information Reporting Program Advisory 
Committee (IRPAC). Applications (or facsimiles produced on a word 
processor) must be received at the address listed below by June 30, 
1995. Those received after this date will not be considered. All 
applications received will be acknowledged. Questions may be directed 
to Kate LaBuda at 202-622-3404.

Ms. Kate LaBuda, CP:CO:SC:P, Service Center Compliance, Internal 
Revenue Service, Room 2013, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

    1. Name:
    2. Title:
    3. Company or Organization Name:
    4. Business Address:
    5. Business Phone:
    6. Fax Number:
    7. Home Address:
    8. Home Phone:
    9. If you are applying on behalf of an organization or association 
other than your employer, please state the name, and address of that 
organization. Also, provide a letter of reference from that 
organization stating that you are nominated on their behalf. This 
letter should contain the name of a contact and this contact's phone 
number.
    10. List professional credentials (e.g., Ph.D., CPA, Enrolled 
Agent, Attorney, Accountant, etc.)
    11. Check the one segment of the Information Reporting Program 
(IRP) payer community to which the organization that you represent, and 
your experience, most closely relate:

    __________ Real Estate
    __________ Transmitter/Forms Developer
    __________ Software Developer
    __________ Insurance: Property & Casualty
    __________ Insurance: Life
    __________ Securities
    __________ Mutual Funds
    __________ Payroll
    __________ State & Local Government
    __________ Corporate Compliance
    __________ Small Business Compliance
    __________ Public Accounting
    __________ Employee Plans
    __________ Trust Company
    __________ Corporate Transfer Agent/Utilities
    __________ Large Financial Institution
    __________ Small Financial Institution
    __________ Other (Please specify. ____________)

    12. List the number of years of IRP-related experience you have, 
and specific sources of this IRP experience. (Account for all years of 
IRP experience claimed.)
    13. Identify organizations to which you belong and any relevant 
leadership positions you have held.
    14. List any previous IRS employment (please state position/s, 
title/s, and length of time in each position):
    15. Please propose two topic ideas that you feel would be 
appropriate for discussion by IRPAC. Include a short description (two 
sentences) of each topic.
    THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR AN FBI NAME CHECK.
    16. Date of Birth:
    17. Place of Birth:
    18. Other names ever used:
    THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR AN IRS TAX CHECK. (PLEASE NOTE 
THAT A TAX CHECK IS NOT A TAX AUDIT.)
    I hereby authorize the Internal Revenue Service to perform the 
standard Federal Advisory Committee member tax check, (pursuant to 26 
U.S.C. 6103; 5 U.S.C. 1303; Executive Orders 9397, 11222, 10450; CFR 
5.2; 31 CFR Part O, Treasury Department Order Nos. 82 (Revised) and 
150-87) and to provide this information to the Assistant Secretary 
(Administration) of the Treasury Department.
    I understand that the purpose of such tax check and income tax 
filing record check is to promote public confidence in the integrity of 
the Treasury Department and its administration of the Federal tax 
system. I have been advised that my Social Security Number is required 
to identify my tax records accurately. I also understand that this tax 
check must be completed prior to my appointment to this Federal 
Advisory Committee and I hereby voluntarily provide the following 
information:
    19. Social Security Number:
    20. Spouse's name and SSN (if married and filing jointly):
    21. Name(s) and address(es) under which tax returns were filed for 
the past three years.
    THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS REQUIRED BECAUSE OF THE FOREIGN AGENTS 
REGISTRATION ACT (FARA), AS AMENDED.
    22. I presently ________ am / ________ am not required to register 
as an agent of a foreign principal under FARA, as amended.

    Note: Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sec. 219, an individual who is 
required to register as an agent of a foreign principal under FARA 
is prohibited from serving on IRPAC. By executing this 
questionnaire, you agree that (1) if you are required to register as 
an agent of a foreign principal under the FARA before your term 
commences on IRPAC, you will terminate any and all such agencies 
prior to beginning your tenure and will provide appropriate 
verification therefor; and (2) you will immediately resign from 
IRPAC if you become such an agent at any time during your term.

Certification

    23. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 
my statements are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I 
also agree to the background checks set forth herein.

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[FR Doc. 95-10764 Filed 5-1-95; 8:45 am]
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