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Nominations for 2023 Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council

The IRS is accepting applications for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) through June 3, 2022. Members are appointed to three-year terms beginning in January 2023.

IRSAC is the advisory body to the IRS Commissioner and provides an organized public forum for discussion of relevant tax administration issues between IRS officials and representatives of the public.

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. The IRS is seeking applications from a variety of tax specialties, including individuals with substantial experience in retirement plans, charities and tax-exempt organizations.

The advisory council

proposes enhancements to IRS operations.
makes recommendations to improve taxpayer service, compliance and tax administration.
discusses relevant information reporting issues.
addresses matters concerning tax-exempt and government entities, including retirement plans.
conveys the public’s perception of professional standards and best practices for tax professionals.

For more information on IRSAC and how to apply, go to the IRSAC’s webpage. If you have questions about the application process, please email us at publicliaison@irs.gov.

IRS Issues Notices CP2100 and 2100A to Help Payers Correct Backup Withholding Errors

The Internal Revenue Service issues CP2100 and CP2100A notices to financial institutions, businesses or payers who filed certain types of information returns that don't match IRS records. These notices are sent twice a year; an initial mailing in September and October and a second mailing in April of the following year. CP2100 and CP2100A notices inform payers the information return is missing a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), has an incorrect name or a combination of both. For more information see IR-2022-87, April 15, 2022.

For additional resources on backup withholding see:

Backup Withholding Video
Learn how to respond to the CP2100 and 2100A notices timely.
Backup Withholding
Learn what payments are subject to backup withholding.
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) On-Line Matching
Use the TIN Matching program to match your 1099 payee information against IRS records prior to filing information returns.
TIN Matching Program Video
Watch the video and learn to how to file valid Forms 1099 and avoid penalties and interest.
Form 945, Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax
Use this form to report withheld federal income tax from nonpayroll payments, including backup withholding.

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