• Certify the Applicant’s compliance

with the privacy and disclosure provisions of 26 U.S.C. 7216 and 26 U.S.C. 6103.

IRS POINT OF CONTACT/APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Applications to participate in the IRS Individual e-file Partnership Program should be submitted as a Word document through email at *WIe-filepart- ners@irs.gov (Please make sure there is an asterisk before the WI (Wage and Investment) when submitting an application.) An application may also be sent to Karen Bradley at the following address:

Internal Revenue Service 5000 Ellin Road Lanham, MD 20706 Attention: Karen Bradley

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If you wish to have a hyperlink(s) on the IRS e-file Partners Page for the start of electronic filing, your application must be submitted by December 10, 2003, otherwise, there is no deadline for your application.

Illustrations of marketing materials may be submitted in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document (PDF) or other appropriate files.

Any questions regarding the development of applications, the submission of Performance Reports, or any other type of contact for this program should be directed to Karen Bradley at (202) 283–7034 or through email to *WIe-filepart- ners@irs.gov (Please make sure there is an asterisk before the WI (Wage and Investment) for any type of email contact.)

APPLICATION EVALUATION

All applications will be evaluated based on the required information provided to

the IRS and the applicant’s ability to fulfill their responsibilities. Prior year performance will also be considered when evaluating applications from returning partners.

ACCEPTANCE/DENIAL OF APPLICATION

If your application is accepted, you will receive written notification from the IRS. If your application is denied, you will receive written notification from the IRS with an explanation of the denial.

2003-47 I.R.B. 1152 November 24, 2003