The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) was established by Congress through the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 to provide continuing public input into the development and implementation of the IRS organizational strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC provides an organized public forum for discussion of issues such as prevention of identity theft and refund fraud in support of the overriding goal that paperless filing should be the preferred and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns. Latest News February 22, 2023 — Public Meeting Federal Register notice: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Committee. Mission and Composition The ETAAC will also provide an annual report to Congress on IRS progress in meeting the Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 goals for electronic filing of tax and information returns. The ETAAC researches, analyzes, considers and makes recommendations on a wide range of electronic tax administration issues such as identity theft and refund fraud and provides input into the development of the strategic plan for electronic tax administration. ETAAC members represent various segments of the tax professional community including tax practitioners and preparers, tax software developers, large and small businesses, employers and payroll service providers, individual taxpayers and consumer advocates, the financial industry (payers, payment options and best practices), system integrators (technology providers), academia (marketing, sales, or technical perspectives), trusts and estates, tax exempt organizations, and state and local governments. PDF Documents Member Bios ETAAC Renewal CharterPDF Membership Balance PlanPDF Open Season for ETAAC Membership The IRS is not currently accepting nominations for ETAAC. The next class of members will serve a three-year term to begin in September 2023. ETAAC members are drawn from substantially diverse backgrounds representing a cross-section of the taxpaying public. Nominations of qualified individuals may come from individuals or organizations. All travel expenses within government guidelines will be reimbursed. Members must pass an IRS tax compliance check and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check. ETAAC members meet in Washington, DC, approximately five times a year for two-day sessions. Members are not paid for their services. How to apply Applicants must complete the ETAAC applicationPDF and include a short statement of interest and qualifications as they relate to cybersecurity and information security, tax software development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of customer service initiatives, consumer advocacy and public administration. Applicants should describe and document their qualifications, past and current affiliations, and dealings with cybersecurity and electronic tax administration. Applicants must complete and submit a tax check waiver form, which will be provided upon receipt of completed application. Applicants must also undergo an IRS practitioner background check and an FBI criminal background check. Written nominations must be received on or before January 31, 2023. Nominations may be submitted via fax to 855-811-8020 or e-mail to publicliaison@irs.gov. For additional information, please contact Alec S. Johnston at publicliaison@irs.gov. ETAAC Annual Report Each year, the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Chairperson submits a report to Congress on IRS progress made toward achieving 80 percent goal of electronically filed tax and information returns. The committee's report also includes the status of the strategic plan for electronic tax administration, the legislative changes necessary to assist the IRS in meeting such goals and the effects of e-filing on small businesses and the self-employed. ETAAC 2022 Annual Report to CongressPDF 2022 Public Meeting TranscriptPDF 2022 Public Meeting MinutesPDF Prior Year Reports with Transcripts ETAAC 2021 Annual Report to CongressPDF 2021 Public Meeting TranscriptPDF 2021 Public Meeting MinutesPDF ETAAC 2020 Annual Report to CongressPDF 2020 Public Meeting TranscriptPDF 2020 Public Meeting MinutesPDF ETAAC 2019 Annual Report to CongressPDF ETAAC 2018 Annual Report to CongressPDF ETAAC 2017 Annual Report to CongressPDF ETAAC 2016 Annual Report to CongressPDF ETAAC 2015 Annual Report to CongressPDF ETAAC 2014 Annual Report to CongressPDF ETAAC 2013 Annual Report to CongressPDF ETAAC 2012 Annual Report to CongressPDF ETAAC Public Meeting Minutes April 17, 2023 – The public is invited to review minutesPDF of the ETAAC public meeting held on March 22, 2023, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in June 2023. February 22, 2023 — The public is invited to review minutesPDF of the ETAAC public meeting held on January 11, 2023, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in June 2023. December 5, 2022 — The public is invited to review minutesPDF of the ETAAC public meeting held on November 3, 2022, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in June 2023. June 1, 2022 — The public is invited to review minutesPDF of the ETAAC public meeting held on March 23, 2022, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in June 2022. February 9, 2022 — The public is invited to review minutesPDF of the ETAAC public meeting held on January 5, 2022, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in June 2022. December 21, 2021 — The public is invited to review minutesPDF of the ETAAC public meeting held on November 3, 2021, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in June 2021. April 9, 2021 — The public is invited to review minutesPDF of the ETAAC public meeting held on March 17, 2021, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in June 2021. Prior ETAAC Public Meeting Notices December 13, 2022 — Public Meeting Federal Register notice: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Committee. June 13, 2022 — Public Meeting Federal Register notice: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT. The meeting will be held in person at the IRS Headquarters building; however, a dial-in number will be provided. March 23, 2022 — Public Meeting Federal Register notice: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Committee. December 21, 2021 — Public Meeting Federal Register notice: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Committee. October 18, 2021 — Public Meeting Federal Register notice. The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Committee. June 8, 2021 — Public Meeting Federal Register notice. The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. March 1, 2021 — Public Meeting Federal Register notice. The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) will hold a meeting be held virtually and by teleconference on March 16 – 17, 2021 (a portion of which will be open to the public). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss topics and questions that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Committee.
