Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT ...

Governmental Relationship and Communication Between the Internal Revenue Service and Indian Tribal Governmentsalways follow the IRS’s protocols, work within a respectful government-to-governmentrelationship, or adequately coordinate with ITG. We urge the Director and theCommissioner of TE/GE to develop a plan to better ensure that these importantobjectives and obligations are satisfied, through enlistment of support from the top levelofficials in those divisions, better tracking of cases in those divisions that involve Tribes,improved training of personnel, and other appropriate steps.V. CONCLUSIONWe appreciate the time and support of ITG staff, especially the Director of ITG, as wellas the time and comments of all those Tribal representatives and advocates who sharedtheir views with us.The recommendations set forth in this report are offered with respect for the IRS’s goodwork thus far in creating ITG and operating within a respectful government-togovernmentrelationship with Tribal Governments. This good work will be enhancedthrough more active and meaningful consultation and collaboration with TribalGovernments and more focused outreach and education.ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TAX EXEMPT AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (ACT) June 11, 2008 26