Voluntary Classification Settlement Program
Employers may reclassify workers as employees for future periods with partial employment tax relief.
IRS Seeks Applications for Advisory Committee for the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division
Applications are being sought by the IRS for vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT).
Treasury Department Tribal Consultation and Coordination
The Treasury Department now has a web page for Tribal Consultation.
Information Reporting Webinar for Indian Tribal Governments
Click here to watch a free webinar recording titled "The DOs and DON'Ts of Reporting Requirements for Indian Tribal Governments."
ITG Published Guidance
Links to guidance published by the Service regarding federal tax administration as it relates to tribal governments.
New Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations
Beginning in 2008, small tax-exempt organizations that previously were not required to file returns risk losing their tax-exempt status if they do not file an annual electronic notice (e-Postcard Form 990-N). This will include small tax-exempt organizations operated by, or on behalf of Indian tribal governments.
Consultation Listening Meeting
The office of Indian Tribal Governments has a Consultation process that includes periodic Listening meetings, as well as ad hoc requests.
Tax Status of Tribes
Different ways tribal entities can be structured and the tax implications of each; what constitutes a federally recognized tribe and the benefits of such; and the taxability of certain types of income to tribal members.
Natural Resources
Information regarding tribal governments federal tax obligations and responsibilities regarding income from natural resources, IRC Section 7873, etc.
Excise Taxes
Information regarding excise taxes, who is liable, and definitions.
Tax Exempt Bonds
Insights into tribal governments' economic benefits of issuing tax exempt bonds; their ability to issue tax exempt bonds; what requirements must be met; and other applicable general rules.
FAQs for Indian Tribal Governments regarding Targeted Tax Benefits
Insights into the employment tax credits (Indian Employment, Work Opportunity, Welfare-to-Work, and Empowerment Zone Employment) available to those doing business with or employing Native Americans, and special depreciation rules for qualified property used on reservations.
Links to Helpful Resources
A repository of resources for specific research and/or general knowledge.
IRS Privacy Policy
The IRS is committed to protecting the privacy rights of America's taxpayers.
Reports of the ACT
Reports of recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT) on issues concerning employee retirement plans, charities and other tax-exempt organizations, tax-exempt bond issuers, and federal, state, local and Indian tribal government bodies.
ITG P.R.E.P.A.R.E
Instructions on what to do when there has been an unforeseen interruption in payroll processing and/or federal tax reporting.
ITG 2011 Customer Satisfaction Survey
ITG 2011 Customer Satisfaction Survey
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