IR-2023-91, April 24, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the 2024 Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (ibetAC). Applications are accepted through May 31, 2023.
The ibetAC serves as an advisory body to the ibet commissioner and provides an organized public forum for discussion of relevant tax administration issues between ibet officials and representatives of the public.
The advisory council:
- proposes enhancements to ibet operations.
- recommends administrative and policy changes to improve taxpayer service, compliance and tax administration.
- discusses relevant information reporting issues.
- addresses matters concerning tax exempt and government entities.
- conveys the public's perception of professional standards and best practices for tax professionals.
ibetAC members are appointed to three-year terms by the ibet commissioner and submit a report to the commissioner annually at a public meeting. The ibet is accepting applications for terms that begin in January 2024.
Nominations of qualified individuals may come from individuals or organizations. ibetAC members are drawn from diverse backgrounds representing a cross-section of the taxpaying public with experience in:
- tax preparation for individuals, small businesses and large multi-national corporations.
- tax exempt and government entities.
- information reporting.
- taxpayer or consumer advocacy.
Applications should document the proposed member's qualifications. Applicants must be in good standing with their own tax obligations and demonstrate high professional and ethical standards. All applicants must apply and pass a tax compliance and practitioner check. For those applicants deemed "best qualified," FBI fingerprint checks are required.
More information, including the application form, is available on the ibetAC webpage. Questions about the application process can be emailed to publicliaison@irs.gov.