12339

Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council Membership Application

Agency
IRS
Revision
Rev. 4-2026
Fillable fields
37
Pages
2
Official source
IRS form page
Checked
October 21, 2026
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Form 12339: Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council Membership Application

Form 12339 is the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council Membership Application. A person who wants to be considered for membership on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council completes it and sends it to the IRS. It is not a tax return.

The form asks for applicant information, a short statement on skills and qualifications, a resume, any prior IRS council or committee membership, and a signature. The form says some of the Part I information is required to perform an FBI background check. After the form is submitted, the form says the applicant receives Form 14767, Consent to Disclose Tax Compliance Check, by email, and that Form 14767 is needed to complete the application process.

The April 2026 edition says to submit it no later than Close of Business on June 5, 2026, to [email protected], or to fax it to 855-811-8021. You can fill out the PDF free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.

What's on Form 12339

Part I: Applicant Information

Name, maiden or other names and the dates they were used, home address and phone, date, city and state of birth, business name, address, job title, phone, fax, email, and one area of focus.

Part II: Desired Skills and Qualifications

A short (one or two page) statement with recent examples on any of four listed areas, such as resolving complex tax issues and online services for tax professionals.

Part III: Applicant Resume

A copy of the resume, including prior Treasury and/or IRS employment with positions, titles and dates, plus credentials, professional memberships and local liaison activities with IRS, if applicable.

Part IV: Previous IRS Council/Committee Membership

The name of each listed council or committee the applicant belonged to and the dates of membership.

Part V: Consent to Disclose Tax Compliance Check

A notice that the applicant receives Form 14767 by email after submitting Form 12339, and that Form 14767 is submitted to complete the application process.

Part VI: Applicant Signature

A certification that the statements are true, correct, complete and made in good faith, with the signature and the date signed.

How to fill out Form 12339

  1. 1

    Complete Part I

    Enter your names, home and business contact details, and date and place of birth, then check one box for your area of focus.

  2. 2

    Write the Part II statement

    The form asks for a short statement of one or two pages, with recent examples, on how your skills and qualifications relate to any of the four listed areas.

  3. 3

    Attach a resume for Part III

    Include prior Treasury and/or IRS employment with positions, titles and dates. List professional credentials, memberships and local liaison activities with IRS, if applicable.

  4. 4

    List past membership in Part IV

    If you served on any council or committee the form names, enter its name and your dates of membership.

  5. 5

    Sign Part VI

    Sign and date the certification that your statements are true, correct, complete and made in good faith.

  6. 6

    Send it and watch for Form 14767

    Email it to [email protected] or fax it to 855-811-8021. The form says Form 14767 then arrives by email and is needed to complete the application.

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Where to send it, deadline and follow-up

Where to send

The form says to submit it to [email protected]. It can also be faxed to 855-811-8021.

Deadline

The April 2026 edition says to submit it no later than Close of Business on June 5, 2026.

Form 14767

The form says the applicant receives Form 14767, Consent to Disclose Tax Compliance Check, by email after submitting, and must submit it to complete the application process.

Checks on applicants

The privacy notice says the information is used to perform Federal income tax, FBI, and practitioner checks as required of all members and applicants to the council.

Voluntary information

The form says supplying the information is voluntary and not directly required by law, but not providing all or any part of it may limit consideration of the application.

Time estimate

The form estimates 1 hour, 30 mins. for preparing, copying, assembling and sending it. The Washington, DC address in the notice is for comments only, not for the form.

Who fills out Form 12339?

  • Applicants for council membership

    A person who wants to be considered for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council fills out the form and signs the certification in Part VI.

  • Applicants by area of focus

    Part I asks the applicant to check one area of focus: Large Business & International, Small Business/Self-Employed, Tax Exempt & Government Entities, Individual taxpayers or Information Reporting.

  • Past council and committee members

    Part IV asks whether the applicant has served on the council (formerly the Commissioner's Advisory Group), the Art Advisory Panel, the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel or other listed IRS committees.

  • Who receives it

    The IRS. The form says to submit it to [email protected] or fax it to 855-811-8021. The IRS then emails Form 14767 to the applicant.

The form is completed by a person applying for membership on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council. The completed form goes to the IRS.

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Questions about Form 12339

Where is Form 12339 sent?

The form says to submit it to [email protected]. It also gives a fax number, 855-811-8021.

Is there a deadline for Form 12339?

The April 2026 edition says to submit it no later than Close of Business on June 5, 2026.

What is Form 14767 and when do I get it?

It is the Consent to Disclose Tax Compliance Check. The form says the applicant receives it by email after submitting Form 12339 and must submit it to complete the application process.

Why does Form 12339 ask for my date and place of birth?

The form says some of the Part I information is required to perform an FBI background check. Its privacy notice also lists Federal income tax and practitioner checks.

How long should the Part II statement be?

The form asks for a short statement of one or two pages, including recent examples, addressing any of the four listed skill areas.

Is giving the information required?

The privacy notice says it is voluntary and not directly required by law, but leaving out all or any part of it may limit consideration of the application.