Texas Attorney Disbarred from Practicing Before IRS for Willful Failure to File Tax Returns
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 23:56
Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has prevailed in a Texas attorney’s appeal of an order for disbarment to practice before the IRS for willfully failing to file his federal tax returns, according to the Decision on Appeal.
Washington (IRS) - The Treasury Secretary’s Delegate to hear appeals (Appellate Authority) has confirmed the basis for, and result of, the summary judgment granted by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Susan L. Biro in the case of Director, Office of Professional Responsibility vs. Donald J. Petrillo, according to the Decision on Appeal.
OPR alleged that Texas attorney Petrillo willfully failed to timely file his federal individual income tax returns for 2001 through 2006 and willfully failed to file his 2007 tax return. The untimely filings were from two to four years late. OPR further alleged that Petrillo willfully failed to pay the outstanding tax balances due on the late filed returns.
IRS Seeks Applications for Its Tax Administration Advisory Panel
Monday, 02 May 2011 23:22
“The feedback and recommendations from IRSAC members have and will continue to assist the IRS with a wide range of strategic initiatives.” - Doug Shulman, IRS Commissioner
Washington (IRS.gov) - The Internal Revenue Service today announced it is accepting applications for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), which provides a public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss relevant issues regarding federal tax administration. The IRSAC is comprised of up to 35 members, who are appointed to three-year terms by the Commissioner. Applications are currently being accepted for roughly a dozen appointments that will begin in January 2012. Applications will be accepted from May 2 to June 17.
