The IRS has posted the July 2009 press release (IR-2009-68) on the Return Preparer Review. This press release contains new information -- IRS has now opened an electronic mailbox for the public to submit written comments thru 8/31. Notice 2009-60 provides a detail list of questions for which the Service is interested in comments.

Minutes from the IRS/Liaison meeting, May 2009.

January 09 letter from the IRS Stakeholder Liaison Area Manager for Pennsylvania. This letter includes information about the stakeholder liaison (SL), Issue Management Resolution System (IMRS) and contact information for Pennsylvania SL employees.

The IRS Communications, Liaison & Disclosure function has established the Issue Management Resolution System, a streamlined and structured process that facilitates stakeholder issue identification, resolution and feedback.

IMRS captures, develops and responds to significant national and local stakeholder issues. When stakeholder organizations notify the IRS of concerns about IRS policies, practices and procedures, analysts research and respond to the issues.

IMRS also identifies nationwide trends in the reporting, filing and paying requirements that may necessitate changes to IRS processes and procedures. Progress on stakeholder issues is closely monitored to assure proper response and communication to the initiating stakeholder and all impacted stakeholders.

Tax professionals should forward significant issues regarding IRS policies, practices and issues to their Stakeholder Liaison (SL) Local Contacts via the IMRS website.

IMRS provides two reports to let you know about issues across the country. The first is Hot Issues, which contains IMRS issues and other current items of interest. The second is the IMRS Monthly Overview.

Go to the IRS website for IMRS

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