Support for the ETA Revolution is Well Established
Mandate from IRS Restructuring and Reform Act 1998
Existence of ETA Strategy for Growth document
Guidance from Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Council (ETAAC)
Existence of untapped market opportunities
Notes:
RRA: Enables IRS to improve its:
- technical infrastructure: Authentication Pilots are underway: Feedback from the practitioner community is that this change alone will significantly increase the willingness of tax preparers to file returns electronically. Mention the Practitioner PIN
- pay for marketing/incentives
- management improvements
- electronic information services
ETAAC: There are currently 17 members on the ETAAC (with an application package being reviewed to add a possible 5 to 6 members). The term is for two years - that is why we are soliciting for new members now so that there will be some continuity when th
Meetings are held quarterly (4 times per year)
October 6 and 7 (working sessions both days)
December 1 and 2: (first day is working; second day public)
Beyond December, the next meetings are tentative until new committee members are in place. Probably March and June.
Industry Representatives from: software developers, AARP, tax professional groups (NATP, CERCA, NAEA, AICPA, etc.), large and small business tax preparers, payroll associations, state tax administration offices, and university tax professors.