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Introduction›Part III. Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous

SECTION 1. WHAT IS THE

Internal Revenue Bulletin 1997-1 · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

PURPOSE OF THIS REVENUE PROCEDURE?

This revenue procedure explains when and how the Assistant Commissioner (Employee Plans and Exempt Organizations) gives technical advice to a key district director or a chief, appeals office in the employee plans areas (including actuarial matters) and exempt organizations areas. It also explains the rights a taxpayer has when a key district director or a chief, appeals office requests technical advice regarding a tax matter.

The term key district director means the district director of one of the key district offices set forth in Form 8717, User Fee for Employee Plan Determination Letter Request, or Form 8718, User Fee for Exempt Organization Determination Letter Request. The reference in this revenue procedure to the chief, appeals office includes, when appropriate, the Assistant Regional Director of Appeals (Large Case). In addition, any reference to appeals officer includes, when appropriate, the team chief. Finally, any reference to EP/EO means Employee Plans and Exempt Organizations.

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