Archive for ‘Transcripts (Other)’

EO Tax Journal 2010-64

Paul Streckfus, May 4, 2010 at 10:06 pm

Today I have the April 22 remarks of Nan Downing, Director, EO Examinations. I believe this is her first major speech as director. Since many of you read these updates while traveling or commuting, I think you’ll find the headers helpful so you can read only what interests you. Next week I expect to have a transcript of the remarks of Doug Mancino and Marc Owens, who followed Nan’s session. They gave their perspective of IRS audit activities, not all favorable, so stay tuned.

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EO Tax Journal 2010-56

Paul Streckfus, April 19, 2010 at 10:06 pm

IRS’ Steve Clarke Addresses Current Form 990 Issues

Chandler: Welcome to the National Council of Nonprofits Webinar on the Redesigned IRS Form 990. The new form has raised many questions for nonprofits, and we’re fortunate that in a moment we’ll be hearing from a tax specialist with the IRS who will be sharing with us some of the lessons learned from the redesigned 990 and highlighting some mistakes to help us avoid those mistakes as well as to help us determine what each of our organizations should do in order to file a complete and accurate return.

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EO Tax Journal 2010-48

Paul Streckfus, April 5, 2010 at 10:06 pm

Today I have a transcript of an interesting governance discussion that should be of interest to everyone. Lois Lerner represented the IRS, and I was good — I didn’t ask her where the PACI report is (now one year late) or the EO workplan (six months late).

Fred Goldberg mentioned Announcement 2010-9 and I have reprinted it after the transcript. In addition to Fred, a number of practitioners have said Announcement 2010-9 will affect exempt organizations as well as for-profit corporations. Suzie McDowell mentioned information available from Eve Borenstein, and I have added how to obtain this information after the transcript.

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EO Tax Journal 2010-30

Paul Streckfus, February 23, 2010 at 10:06 pm

As promised, here’s a transcript of Sarah Hall Ingram’s February 5 remarks. Sarah continues the tradition of the TE/GE Commissioner (and before that, the AC (EP/EO) being primarily an Employee Plans person. I think that reflects the fact that Exempt Organizations is #2 in the TE/GE hierarchy. I guess that’s better than being #3 (Government Entities).

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EO Tax Journal 2010-27

Paul Streckfus, February 18, 2010 at 10:06 pm

As promised yesterday, here’s Cindy, Bobby, and Rob, with a cameo appearance by Sarah Hall Ingram.

IRS Trio Address Current EO Concerns

What follows are the February 5 remarks of the IRS’ Rob Choi, Director, EO Rulings & Agreements, Washington, Cindy Thomas, Manager, EO Determinations, Cincinnati, and Bobby Zarin, Director, Customer Education & Outreach, Washington, as delivered at the annual Joint Meeting of TE/GE Area Councils in Baltimore.

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