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Numerous Presidential Executive Orders set forth guidelines for all federal agencies to establish regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with Indian Tribal Governments in the development of federal policies that have tribal implications; and to strengthen the United States government-to-government relationships with Indian Tribes. The Internal Revenue Service worked with tribal governments to develop procedures that, in the spirit of those directives, include the scheduling of periodic Consultation listening meetings. Those meetings allow federally-recognized tribal governments the opportunity to raise issues of concern and offer suggestions. Tribes may also request one-on-one Consultation meetings should they wish to discuss particular matters privately. The following guidance and information outlines the procedures for these mechanisms.
Listening Meetings
The office of Indian Tribal Governments conducts Consultation Listening meetings, which afford tribal and village representatives the opportunity to raise questions, and to offer suggestions on methods to enhance federal tax administration for tribal and village governments. Up to four such meetings are held each year in various locations throughout the country, and are announced on this web site and in ITG News. In addition, the federally-recognized tribes in the area of each meeting receive a direct mailing to the tribal leader. The remaining meetings for 2009 are tentatively scheduled for Tulsa, Oklahoma and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Specific details will be listed here when available.
Issue-Based Consultation
An Indian Tribe or group of Indian Tribes may invoke consultation on any issue or IRS action that may impact, or is impacting such governments. An Indian Tribe may also request consultation where it desires to seek the input of the IRS on the potential federal tax consequences of economic opportunities, local laws, agreements, or similar matters that may affect, or be of interest to, the Indian Tribe.
All such request may be submitted to the Director of the office of Indian Tribal Governments at any time by e-mail.
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: February 17, 2009