ADMINISTRATIVE

Rev. Proc. 99–34, page 450. Rules and specifications for private printing of substi- tute forms. This procedure provides requirements for reproducing paper substitutes and for furnishing substitute recipient statements for Forms 1096, 1098, 1099, 5498, and W-2G. It will be reproduced as the October 1999 revision of Publication 1179. Rev. Proc. 98–37 superseded.

Notice 99–50, page 444. Ex Parte communications prohibition. This notice contains a proposed revenue procedure that, when finalized, will provide guidance to IRS employees and taxpayers about ex parte communications during the Appeals process. The public is invited to comment on the proposed revenue procedure. The guidance will be effective for communications that take place after the procedure is finalized.

Actions Relating to Court Decisions is on the page following the Introduction. Finding Lists begin on page ii. Index for July through September begins on page iv.

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