The IRSAC serves as an advisory body to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and provides an organized public forum for discussion of relevant tax administration issues between IRS officials and representatives of the public. The IRSAC proposes enhancements to IRS 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 and conveys the public’s perception of professional standards and best practices for tax professionals. Latest News September Public Meeting - The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 3 p.m. Eastern. The meeting will be held virtually. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. To register for the meeting and/or submit a written statement germane to the Council's work, contact Anna Brown at publicliaison@irs.gov or 202-317-6564 by September 5, 2023. Attendees are encouraged to join at least five minutes before the meeting begins. Background Consistent with the Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) emphasized taxpayer rights and contemplated a new, refocused IRS, providing top quality taxpayer service. To meet these objectives, the IRS was restructured into four operating divisions, Large & Midsize Business (LMSB), renamed in 2010 to Large Business & International (LB&I), Small Business & Self-Employed (SB/SE), Tax Exempt & Government Entities (TEGE), and Wage & Investment (W&I); each dedicated to the specific needs of similarly situated taxpayer segments. This centralized focus was intended to facilitate uniform and consistent practices across geographic areas. Three elements were and remain vital to the success of the modernization effort: (i) all participants in, and observers of, the reorganization process must accept realistic time requirements for full implementation/integration; (ii) the critical nature of resource support for purposes of ensuring successful implementation; and (iii) the continued interest and support of key stakeholders. The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) conveys the public's perception of IRS's activities and plays a significant role as external evaluator regarding the reorganization and its implementation. The commentary and assistance provided by the IRSAC during the modernization effort were particularly helpful. As the IRS moves forward the Council will continue to advise the IRS regarding tax administration policy, programs, and initiatives, and it is contemplated that similar significance will add to the Advisory Council's advice in addressing new challenges. In 2018 the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT) and the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) combined with the IRSAC and stopped operating as separate advisory committees. Mission and Composition Authorized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law No. 92-463, the first Advisory Group to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue – or the Commissioner's Advisory Group ("CAG") – was established in 1953 as a "national policy and/or issue advisory committee." Renamed in 1998 to reflect the agency-wide scope of its focus as an advisory body, the IRSAC serves as an advisory body to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. IRSAC's primary purpose is to provide an organized public forum for discussion of relevant tax administration issues between Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials and representatives of the public. The IRSAC members are selected through a structured, IRS-managed application process that seeks members representing a cross-section of the taxpaying public with substantial, disparate experience in: tax preparation for individuals, small businesses and/or large, multi-national corporations; information reporting; tax-exempt and government entities; and professional standards of tax professionals. PDF Documents Member BiosPDF IRSAC Renewal CharterPDF Membership Balance PlanPDF IRSAC Annual Report The IRSAC is required to hold a public meeting each year and to memorialize its advice in at least one written public annual report during the year to ensure transparency in the work of government agencies to keep Congress and the public informed of the activities of various advisory bodies in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 2022 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF Prior Year Reports with Transcripts 2021 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2021 Year-end public meeting transcriptPDF 2020 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2020 Year-end public meeting transcriptPDF Audio recording of the public meeting 2019 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2019 Year-end public meeting transcriptPDF 2018 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2018 Year-end public meeting transcriptPDF 2017 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2017 Year-end public meeting transcriptPDF 2016 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2015 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2014 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2013 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2012 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2011 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2010 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2009 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2008 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2007 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2006 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2005 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2004 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2003 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF 2002 IRSAC Public Meeting Briefing BookPDF IRSAC Public Meeting Minutes July 3, 2023 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on April 26, 2023PDF, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in November 2023. January 24, 2023 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on November 16, 2022PDF, during which members presented the IRSAC 2022 annual report and recommendations to the Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue. September 22, 2022 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on September 14, 2022PDF, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in November 2022. July 21, 2022 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on July 13, 2022PDF, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in November 2022. May 5, 2022 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on April 27, 2022PDF, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, scheduled to be issued in November 2022. January 10, 2022 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on November 17, 2021PDF, during which members presented the IRSAC 2021 annual report and recommendations to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. October 7, 2021 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on September 22, 2021PDF, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, issued in November 2021. July 20, 2021 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on July 14, 2021PDF, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, issued in November 2021. April 27, 2021 – The public is invited to review minutes of the IRSAC public meeting held on April 21, 2021PDF, during which members discussed issues to be included in the Committee’s next annual report, issued in November 2021. Prior IRSAC Public Meeting Notices June 26, 2023 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice. The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a public meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. May 17, 2023 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a public meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. November 16, 2022 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a public meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The purpose of the meeting was to present to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue the Council’s recommendations for 2022. August 31, 2022 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a public meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. July 21, 2022 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. April 28, 2022 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. November 17, 2021 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice. The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The purpose of the meeting was to present to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue the Council’s recommendations for 2021. September 22, 2021 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice. The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. July 14, 2021 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice. The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. April 21, 2021 – Public Meeting Federal Register notice. The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss topics that may be recommended for inclusion in a future report of the Council. November 18, 2020 – Public Meeting Federal Register noticePDF. Open Season for IRSAC Membership The IRS will next accept nominations for IRSAC in spring 2024. Members will serve a three-year term to begin in January 2025. IRSAC 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. For additional information, please email publicliaison@irs.gov.
