INCOME TAX — Internal Revenue Bulletin 2007-42

Rev. Rul. 2007–61, page 799. This ruling suspends Rev. Rul. 2007–54, 2007–38 I.R.B. 604, and informs taxpayers that Treasury and the Service intend to address the issues considered in Rev. Rul. 2007–54 by regulations. Rev. Rul. 2007–54 suspended.

Notice 2007–79, page 809. This notice allows Electronic Return Originators (EROs) to sign the following forms by rubber stamp, mechanical device (such as signature pen), or computer software program: Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Return; Form 8878, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350 ; and Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization .

Announcement 2007–88, page 801. This announcement contains an official copy of the diplomatic notes exchanged between the United States and Angola providing for a reciprocal exemption from taxation for income from the international operation of ships and aircraft. It includes the United States offer and the Angola acceptance in Portuguese and an English translation of the Angolan note.