The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants you – and not in that scary, sending you Notices of Deficiency kind of way nor in a smarmy personals ad kind of way (yes, I did just get back from Seattle so that darn Meg Ryan movie is on my mind).
The IRS is currently accepting applications for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC). IRSAC is made up of up to 35 members who serve three year terms (you can read all about current IRSAC members here). There are approximately seven spots available for next round of terms which begins in January 2013.
IRSAC provides a public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss relevant federal tax administration issues. Each fall, IRSAC members submit a report to the IRS Commissioner at a public meeting (last year’s report, which downloads as a pdf, is available here). So, pretty cool, right?
If you’re a tax geek, consider submitting an application. You don’t really have to be an official tax geek – it’s okay if you don’t know the secret handshake – but a strong interest in tax or business is clearly desirable. It’s also not enough to say simply that you read my blog, though I thank you kindly for that. The IRS is seeking a diverse board which does include representation from the tax professional community. You cannot, however, be a federally registered lobbyist.
In addition to interest in tax and/or business, the IRS is looking for folks with excellent communications skills, practical tax administration experience and knowledge, and the ability to interact in a diversified environment. You’ll also have to demonstrate your understanding of the Circular 230 regulations (for attorneys, that means more than the goofy disclaimers we put on our emails). You’ll also want to emphasize your past and current affiliations and dealings with a particular tax segment of the community that you wish to represent on the council.
To apply, complete an application (downloads as a pdf) and agree to a tax waiver. You’ll also have to have an FBI check (which, admit it, is pretty fun conversation piece).
Applications can be faxed to 202.927.4123 or mailed to:
National Public Liaison
CL:NPL:P
Room 7559
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW.
Washington, D.C. 20224
Attn: Ms. Lorenza Wilds
Applications will be accepted through June 15, 2012. For more information, check out the IRS web site.
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