- The public meeting is set for November 18, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time at 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC.
- Registration to attend is required by November 13, 2026, via phone or email to the Office of National Public Liaison.
- The agenda includes topics such as worker classification, small business tax literacy, identity theft resolution, and use of artificial intelligence by preparers.
- Written statements on relevant issues must be submitted by November 13, 2026, for possible IRSAC consideration.
Meeting Logistics
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council will hold a public meeting on November 18, 2026.
The session will run from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time at 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. Members of the public must register by November 13, 2026, by contacting Anna Millikan at 202-317-6564 or by email.
An agenda listing the specific discussion items will be made available on the IRSAC page before the meeting date.
Discussion Topics
The meeting may address a range of subjects including IRS resources enabling increased revenue collection, reducing compliance friction, ghost preparers, and tax-related identity theft resolution.
Other potential items are elective withholding by partnerships, simplification of Form W-4 with employee privacy changes, processing of penalty and interest abatement requests, and use of artificial intelligence by tax return preparers regarding professional responsibility and confidentiality.
Additional subjects listed are worker classification and Form SS-8, small business tax literacy focused on individuals with business income, electronic filing of Form 8802 and digitalization of Form 6166, improvements to Form 1099-DIV, tax treatment of prediction markets, rationalization of the Form W-2G regime, large corporations access to electronic transcripts, TIN match expansion, elective Form 1099 reporting instead of Schedule K-1, and modernizing administration of certain passive foreign investment companies.
Further possible topics include collection improvements for non-filed employment tax returns, artificial intelligence use for tax exempt entities, promoting IRS digital communications, and preventing tax scams through expansion of the VITA program.
Providing Written Input
Anyone wishing the council to consider a written statement on topics related to its work must submit it by November 13, 2026, to the designated email address.
The announcement does not indicate that every listed item will be discussed or that the meeting will produce immediate policy changes.
Seeking Guidance on Tax Matters
The listed discussion topics may raise separate questions for taxpayers who already face IRS or state tax issues unrelated to this advisory meeting. Republic Tax Relief offers private tax-resolution services for individuals and businesses with such issues and advertises a free, no-obligation initial consultation to evaluate suitability, scope, fees and availability of help communicating with the IRS.
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Announcement covered: Oct 28, 2026.
General information only, not individual tax, legal, or financial advice. Rules, deadlines, and eligibility depend on your circumstances. Check current official guidance or consult a qualified professional.
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