November 21, 1991
TO: TAX MEMBERS NO. 51-91
OPERATIONS MEMBERS NO. 30-91
TRANSFER AGENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE NO. 55-91
RE: IRS INFORMATION REPORTING PROGRAM BULLETIN BOARD
SYSTEM AND HOTLINE
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A special feature of this year's Investment Company
Institute Operations Conference was a panel composed of IRS
representatives who discussed at length a variety of information
reporting issues. During his overview of the activities and
goals of the IRS' Information Reporting Program ("IRP"), John
Devlin, the IRP Executive Director, discussed the Martinsburg
Computing Center and its Information Returns Program Bulletin
Board System. One key benefit of the Bulletin Board System is
the ability to file information returns electronically.
Attached is the IRS pamphlet on the Bulletin Board System
that John Devlin referred to during his presentation. The
pamphlet describes the features of the Bulletin Board and the
ways in which it can be used. More technical information, such
as how to log onto the system and how to transmit files, is also
provided. The Bulletin Board System can be reached by dialing
(304) 263-2749.
During his presentation, John Devlin also encouraged the
industry to direct questions regarding information reporting
issues to the Martinsburg "IRP Hotline" at (304) 263-8700.
We will keep you informed of developments.
Keith D. Lawson
Associate Counsel - Tax
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