IRS Schedules Hearing On Changes For Authorizing Church Tax Examinations

The Internal Revenue Service announced this week (Federal Register) that it is scheduling a public hearing for Jan. 10, 2010 on proposed amendments to clarify clarify which high level Treasury official has authority to authorize commencement of a church tax inquiry. (See prior related posting.) Those who have previously submitted written comments who wish to also make an oral presentation at the hearing must submit an outline by Dec. 9.