03-19643. Discontinuance of Magnetic Tape Processing for Form 940, Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return and Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return (FICA) for All Users

AGENCY:

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

This announcement serves as notice that the Internal Revenue Service plans to discontinue processing of Magnetic Tape for Form 940/941 at all sites for the 2004 filing season, with a final date of February 2004. This announcement is in line with our agreement to keep businesses informed as we continue to move toward modernized technology.

ADDRESSES:

Questions or concerns should be directed to Lillie H. Price, Senior Program Analyst, IRS, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, SE:CAS:S:SP:PBR, 5000 Ellin Road, Room C-4 258, Lanham, MD 20706.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Questions or concerns will also be taken over the telephone. Call Lillie Price-202-283-0563 (not a toll-free number). You may e-mail responses entitled 940/941 Discontinuance Of Magnetic Tape Processing to [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This information pertains to current magnetic tape filers, who are transmitting business returns to the Andover and Fresno Submission Processing Centers.

Dated: July 23, 2003.

Peter J. Stipek,

Deputy Director Submission Processing, Customer Account Services, Small Business/Self-Employed.