FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

April 21, 2005
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U.S. and Bulgaria to Negotiate Income Tax Treaty

WASHINGTON, DC -- The United States and Bulgaria announced today that they plan to begin negotiation of a bilateral income tax treaty.  The first round of negotiations are expected to take place in the autumn of 2005.  The treaty would be the first tax treaty between the two countries.

The Treasury Department invites written comments from the public regarding the upcoming negotiations.  Comments should be sent to Patricia Brown, Acting International Tax Counsel, Room 5064C Main Treasury Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20220. 

Comments also may be sent by fax to (202) 622-1772, or by e-mail to Patricia.A.Brown@do.treas.gov.

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