FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS October 16, 2002PO-3540 BACKGROUND BRIEFING ON NEW TAX SHELTER REGULATIONS Regulations to be Released at Briefing Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Pam Olson and IRS Chief Counsel B. John Williams will hold a background briefing on new tax shelter regulations on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 3:00 pm in room 4121 (the new media room). This session will provide a synopsis of amended regulations that apply to the disclosure of potentially abusive tax avoidance transactions and will also allow for a Question and Answer session with Tax Policy staff. No cameras will be admitted-- this is a “pen and pad” only briefing. Media without Treasury or White House press credentials planning to attend should contact Treasury's Office of Public Affairs at (202) 622-2960 with the following information: name, social security number and date of birth. This information may also be faxed to (202) 622-1999. |
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