IRS Electronic Advisory Committee Delivers Report to Congress

The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) presented its 2009 Annual Report to Congress. The ETAAC provides feedback on the development and implementation of the Internal Revenue Service’s electronic tax administration strategy. The report includes 10 recommendations to advance the use of electronic filing. For example, the report recommends the IRS require all tax preparers who file at least 200 returns a year to use e-file. The report also calls for continued modernization of IRS systems, as well as collaboration between the IRS and industry regarding software standards. “ETAAC plays a significant role in IRS efforts to improve the taxpayer’s experience via e-file and the Internet,” said David Williams, director of Electronic Tax Administration. “ETAAC feedback helps the IRS shift more returns from paper to e-file, which is a top priority,” said Williams. Read more.