Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 97-19 and Notice 98-34, 4214-4215 [E6-896]

Download as PDF 4214 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2006 / Notices wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES partnership items and partnership-level determinations, as well as the calculation of tax liabilities resolved under this initiative, including penalties and interest. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: January 18, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer [FR Doc. E6–875 Filed 1–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:26 Jan 24, 2006 Jkt 208001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [EE–28–78] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing final regulation, EE–28–78 (TD 7845), Inspection of Applications for Tax Exemption and Applications for Determination Letters for Pension and Other Plans (§§ 301.6104(a)–1, 301.6104(a)–5, 301.6104(a)–6, 301.6104(b)–1 and 301.6104(c)–1). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 27, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–3179, or through the internet at (Larnice.Mack@irs.gov). Title: Inspection of Applications for Tax Exemption and Applications for Determination Letters for Pension and Other Plans. OMB Number: 1545–0817. Regulation Project Number: EE–28– 78. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 6104 requires applications for tax exempt status, annual reports of private foundations, and certain portions of returns to be open for public inspection. Some information may be withheld from disclosure. The Internal Revenue Service needs the required information to comply with requests for public inspection. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government, and state, local or tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 42,370. Estimated Time per Respondent: 12 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,538. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: January 18, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–876 Filed 1–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 97–19 and Notice 98–34 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2006 / Notices Notice and request for comments. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Notice 97–19 and Notice 98–34, Guidance for Expatriates under Internal Revenue Code sections 877, 2501, 2107 and 6039F. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 27, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–3179, or through the Internet at Larnice.Mack@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Guidance for Expatriates under Internal Revenue Code section 877, 2501, 2107 and 6039F. OMB Number: 1545–1531. Notice Number: Notice 97–19 and Notice 98–34. Abstract: Notice 97–19 and Notice 98–34 provide guidance regarding the federal tax consequences for certain individuals who lose U.S. citizenship, cease to be taxed as U.S. lawful permanent residents, or are otherwise subject to tax under Code section 877. The information required by these notices will be used to help make a determination as to whether these taxpayers expatriated with a principal purpose to avoid tax. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notices at this time. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,350. Estimated Time per Respondent: 32 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,525. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:26 Jan 24, 2006 Jkt 208001 An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: January 17, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer [FR Doc. E6–896 Filed 1–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION Notice of Open Public Hearing U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. ACTION: Notice of open public hearing. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: Carolyn Bartholomew, Acting Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, evaluate and report to Congress annually on ‘‘the national budget of the People’s Republic of China, and the fiscal strength of the People’s Republic of China in relation to internal instability in the People’s Republic of China and the likelihood of the externalization of problems arising PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4215 from such internal instability.’’ Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will be holding a public hearing in Washington, DC on February 2–3, 2006. Background This event is the second in a series of public hearings the Commission will hold during its 2006 report cycle to collect input from leading experts in academia, business, industry, government and the public on the impact of U.S-China trade and economic relations. The February 2–3 hearing is being conducted to obtain commentary about issues connected to the major domestic challenges facing Chinese leaders. Information on upcoming hearings, as well as transcripts of past Commission hearings, can be obtained from the USCC Web site https:// www.uscc.gov. The February 2–3 hearing will be Cochaired by Commissioners William A. Reinsch and Dr. Larry M. Wortzel. Purpose of Hearing The hearing is designed to assist the Commission in fulfilling its mandate by examining the issues to identify the major challenges facing the Chinese leadership, how those challenges manifest themselves in a growing frequency of public protests, how China’s state bureaucracies are responding to the protests, and what actions the United States is taking or should be taking as a consequence of the challenges confronting the Chinese leadership. Invited witnesses include administration officials, academic experts, and research fellows. Copies of the hearing agenda will be made available on the Commission’s Web site https://www.uscc.gov. Any interested party may file a written statement by February 3, 2005, by mailing to the contact below. DATES: Thursday, February 2, 2006, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Friday, February 3, 2006, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. A detailed agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.uscc.gov in the near future. ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held on Capitol Hill in Room 1310 of the Longworth House Office Building, Independence and New Jersey Avenues, SE., Washington, DC. Public Seating is limited to about 50 people on a first come, first served basis. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing further information concerning the hearing should contact Kathy Michels, Associate Director for the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, 444 E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4214-4215]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-896]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 97-19 and Notice 
98-34

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

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ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning 
Notice 97-19 and Notice 98-34, Guidance for Expatriates under Internal 
Revenue Code sections 877, 2501, 2107 and 6039F.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 27, 2006 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the regulations should be directed to Larnice Mack at 
Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-3179, or through the Internet at 
Larnice.Mack@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Guidance for Expatriates under 
Internal Revenue Code section 877, 2501, 2107 and 6039F.
    OMB Number: 1545-1531.
    Notice Number: Notice 97-19 and Notice 98-34.
    Abstract: Notice 97-19 and Notice 98-34 provide guidance regarding 
the federal tax consequences for certain individuals who lose U.S. 
citizenship, cease to be taxed as U.S. lawful permanent residents, or 
are otherwise subject to tax under Code section 877. The information 
required by these notices will be used to help make a determination as 
to whether these taxpayers expatriated with a principal purpose to 
avoid tax.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notices at 
this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,350.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 32 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,525.
    The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of 
information covered by this notice:
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of 
information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records 
relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as 
their contents may become material in the administration of any 
internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information 
are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited 
on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Approved: January 17, 2006.
Glenn Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer
 [FR Doc. E6-896 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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