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You are correct, Jack. Btwn you, Linda and a few others,
Steve Connors will always make sure the date is there!!!!!

Helen, EA in PA
Member of The Tax Gang
President, PA Society of Enrolled Agents
Campaigning for NAEA Board of Directors - Looking for YOUR vote

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I noticed that the date for the Philadelphia Seminar is not shown.
Helen O'Planick will be in Philly on the 10th of December so I assume
that is it. Nonetheless, I've called IRS with the correct info and when
they return the call, I'll repost.

Happy Thanksgiving, ALL!!!=

"Jack"

IRS e-News for Tax Professionals-Pennsylvania
11/24/03
Issue 2003-17

In this issue:

1. Fall 2003 Free e-file Seminar In Philadelphia - Register Now!
2. e-file Application Processing Delays
3. Abusive Schemes Counter-Marketing Toolkits
4. IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Application Fee for Offers in Compromise (OIC)
5. IRS Reminds Bartering Exchanges about Filing Requirements
6. IRS Partners Stakeholder Headliners

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1. Fall 2003 Free e-file Seminar In Philadelphia - Register Now!

IRS and the Pennsylvania Society of Enrolled Agents are sponsoring a full
day e-file seminar at the William Green Federal Building, 600 Arch Street,
2nd floor, Rooms 2 A & B, Philadelphia, PA 19106. This year's seminar
offers both Basic and Advanced classes. You may attend both.

Basic Class - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Topics:
e-file Overview including Marketing e-file to Your Clients
Application Process
Updates for Tax Year 2003
And More!

Advanced Class - 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Topics:
E-Services including Business e-file and EFTPS
PA Department of Revenue
Practitioner Perspective
And More!


REGISTRATION FORM
Name(s):
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone #:
Number Attending:
Firm:
Class selected:
Basic ( ) Advanced ( )

Send registration form via mail, e-mail, or fax to:
Stephen Connor, senior tax specialist
Internal Revenue Service
Taxpayer Education & Communication
600 Arch Street, Room 7214
Philadelphia, PA 19106
E-mail: Stephen.Connor[at]IRS.gov <mailto:Stephen.Connor[at]IRS.govFAX: 215-861-1264
For more information call Stephen Connor at 215-861-1405


2. e-file Application Processing Delays

As we transition from our current application database to our new
web-based application process for Forms 8633, Application to Participate
in the IRS e- file Program, we have experienced delays. Previously the
application process could take up to 45 days. However, please allow 10-12
weeks from the date the application was submitted before contacting us.
Our assistors are working hard to reduce the backlog of Forms 8633 and we
appreciate your assistance by not submitting a duplicate application at
this time. We would like to thank you for your patience. If you have
questions, please call
1-866-255-0654.


3. Abusive Schemes Counter-Marketing Toolkits

Talking points and other information to help you discuss abusive tax
avoidance transactions with your clients are available at:

<http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=106515,00.html> .


4. IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Application Fee for Offers in Compromise (OIC)

Starting Nov. 1, 2003, the Internal Revenue Service will begin charging,
with some exceptions, a $150 application fee to process offers in
compromise. An offer in compromise (OIC) allows taxpayers to settle their
tax liabilities for less than the full amount.

The fee will help offset the cost of providing this service, as well as,
reduce the number of offers that are filed inappropriately, for example,
only to delay collection.

Taxpayers will be exempt from the fee if their monthly income falls at or
below levels based on the Department of Health and Human Services poverty
guidelines or if they file offers based solely on doubt as to liability.
The poverty guideline exception applies only to individuals. Taxpayers
who claim the poverty guideline exception must certify their eligibility
using the Form 656-A, "Offer in Compromise Application Fee Instructions
and Certification" <http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f656a.pdf> .

To submit an OIC, taxpayers must use the May 2001 version of Form
656, "Offer in Compromise", <http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f656.pdfThose requesting an OIC must have filed all required federal tax
returns, and not be debtor in a bankruptcy case. If in business, they
must also have filed and paid any required employment tax returns on time
for the two quarters prior to filing the OIC, and be current with deposits
for the quarter in which the offer in compromise was submitted.

Those who file an OIC postmarked on or after Nov. 1, 2003, and do not meet
one of the exceptions, must submit the application fee using a check or
money order made payable to the United States Treasury. Cash payments will
not be accepted.

Go to irs.gov for more information on the OIC Application Fee and Forms
656 and 656-A at
<http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=111910,00.html> .
IRS forms can also be ordered by calling the toll free hotline at
1-800-829-3676.


5. IRS Reminds Bartering Exchanges about Filing Requirements

In late October the IRS sent out letters to 758 known bartering exchanges
throughout the country to remind the exchanges about their filing
requirements.

Bartering exchanges are required to file Form 1099-B, Proceeds From
Broker, and Barter Exchange Transactions, for each person who exchanges
property or services through a barter exchange, including payments to
corporations.

See Form 1099 at <http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099gi3.pdf> or Instructions
for 1099-B at
<http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/page/0,,id=106090,00.html> . Additional
information about Bartering guidelines is available at
http://www.irs.gov/


6. IRS Partners Stakeholder Headliners

Get the latest information to include in your newsletter, publication, or
Web site. Learn more at
<http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102669,00.html> .


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