美國國稅局挑選了32名新會員從事國家納稅人宣傳服務。

The Internal Revenue Service has selected 32 new members to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.

The TAP is a federal advisory committee charged with providing direct taxpayer feedback to the IRS.The new TAP members will join 70 returning members to round out the panel of 102 volunteers for 2011.The new members were selected from more than 500 interested individuals from all over the country who applied during an open recruitment period last spring.

"TAP members represent the nation's taxpayers,both in what they want and what they need,"said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman in a statement."They provide the IRS with invaluable insights to ensure that the taxpaying public has a voice in the tax administration process."

The TAP listens to taxpayers,identifies issues and makes suggestions for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction.Oversight and program support for the TAP are provided by the Taxpayer Advocate Service,an independent organization within the IRS that helps resolve taxpayer problems and make recommendations to avoid future problems.

"It is extremely important that the IRS consider the needs and preferences of America's taxpayers,"said National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E.Olson."The vital work of these citizen volunteers helps the IRS provide all taxpayers with the top quality service they deserve."

TAP members work with IRS executives on priority topics,primarily those involving the Wage&Investment and Small Business/Self-Employed operating divisions.Members also serve as a conduit for bringing grassroots concerns raised by the taxpaying public to the attention of the IRS,along with recommendations for improvement.

TAP members are U.S.citizens who volunteer to serve a three-year appointment and are expected to devote 300 to 500 hours per year to panel activities.TAP members are demographically and geographically diverse,providing balanced representation from all 50 states,the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.