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IRB 2011-32

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(Dated August 8, 2011)
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Highlights of This Issue

These synopses are intended only as aids to the reader in identifying the subject matter covered. They may not be relied upon as authoritative interpretations.

INCOME TAX

Federal rates; adjusted federal rates; adjusted federal long-term rate and the long-term exempt rate. For purposes of sections 382, 642, 1274, 1288, and other sections of the Code, tables set forth the rates for August 2011.

This notice describes transition rules for phased implementation of Chapter 4 of the Code.

This notice enlarges the period within which individuals may request equitable relief from joint and several liability under section 6015(f) of the Code.

EMPLOYEE PLANS

Final, temporary, and proposed regulations under section 9815 of the Code contain amendments implementing the requirements regarding internal claims and appeals and external review processes for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Affordable Care Act. These rules are intended to respond to feedback on the regulations and to assist plans and issuers in coming into full compliance with the law.

Final, temporary, and proposed regulations under section 9815 of the Code contain amendments implementing the requirements regarding internal claims and appeals and external review processes for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Affordable Care Act. These rules are intended to respond to feedback on the regulations and to assist plans and issuers in coming into full compliance with the law.

EXCISE TAX

Final, temporary, and proposed regulations under section 9815 of the Code contain amendments implementing the requirements regarding internal claims and appeals and external review processes for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Affordable Care Act. These rules are intended to respond to feedback on the regulations and to assist plans and issuers in coming into full compliance with the law.

Final, temporary, and proposed regulations under section 9815 of the Code contain amendments implementing the requirements regarding internal claims and appeals and external review processes for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Affordable Care Act. These rules are intended to respond to feedback on the regulations and to assist plans and issuers in coming into full compliance with the law.

ADMINISTRATIVE

This notice provides a proposed revenue procedure that will update Rev. Proc. 2000-43, 2000-2 C.B. 404, which provides guidance regarding ex parte communications between Appeals and other Internal Revenue Service functions. Comments should be submitted by August 18, 2011.

This notice enlarges the period within which individuals may request equitable relief from joint and several liability under section 6015(f) of the Code.

Discontinuance of high-low method for substantiating travel expenses. This announcement advises taxpayers that the IRS intends to discontinue authorizing the high-low per diem method for substantiating lodging, meal, and incidental expenses incurred in traveling away from home under section 274(d) of the Code.



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