Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2003-4, Revenue Procedure 2003-5, Revenue Procedure 2003-6, and Revenue Procedure 2003-8, 16416-16417 [E6-4672]

Download as PDF dsatterwhite on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES 16416 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 62 / Friday, March 31, 2006 / Notices Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Revenue Procedure 2002–67, Settlement of section 351 Contingent Liability Tax Shelter Cases. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 30, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of revenue procedure should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622– 6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Settlement of Section 351 Contingent Liability Tax Shelter Cases. OMB Number: 1545–1808. Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 2002–67. Abstract: Revenue Procedure 2002–67 prescribes procedures for taxpayers who elect to participate in a settlement initiative aimed at resolving tax shelter cases involving contingent liability transactions that are the same or similar to those described in Notice 2001–17 (‘‘contingent liability transaction’’). There are two resolution methodologies: a fixed concession procedure and a fast track dispute resolution procedure that includes binding arbitration. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the revenue procedure at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations and individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 150. Estimated Average Time per Respondent: 50 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,500. 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:35 Mar 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 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: March 23, 2006. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4670 Filed 3–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2003– 4, Revenue Procedure 2003–5, Revenue Procedure 2003–6, and Revenue Procedure 2003–8 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 Revenue Procedure 2003–4 (Letter Rulings), Revenue Procedure 2003–5 (Technical Advice), Revenue Procedure 2003–6 (Determination Letters), and Revenue Procedure 2003–8 (User Fees). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 30, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the revenue procedures should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622–6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Revenue Procedure 2003–4 (Letter Rulings), Revenue Procedure 2003–5 (Technical Advice), Revenue Procedure 2003–6 (Determination Letters), and Revenue Procedure 2003– 8 (User Fees). OMB Number: 1545–1520. Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 2003–4, Revenue Procedure 2003–5, Revenue Procedure 2003–6, and Revenue Procedure 2003–8. Abstract: The information requested in these revenue procedures is required to enable the Office of the Division Commissioner (Tax Exempt and Government Entities) of the Internal Revenue Service to give advice on filing letter ruling, determination letter, and technical advice requests, to process such requests, and to determine the amount of any user fees. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to these revenue procedures 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, farms, and state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 83,068. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 hours, 8 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 177,986. 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 E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 62 / Friday, March 31, 2006 / Notices 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: March 22, 2006. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4672 Filed 3–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [CO–8–91] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. dsatterwhite on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES 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, CO–8–91 (TD 8643), Distributions of Stock and Stock Rights (Section 1.305–5(b)(5)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 30, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulation should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622– 6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6407, 1111 Constitution Avenue, VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:35 Mar 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Distributions of Stock and Stock Rights. OMB Number: 1545–1438. Regulation Project Number: CO–8–91. Abstract: The requested information is required to notify the Service that a holder of preferred stock callable at a premium by the issuer has made a determination regarding the likelihood of exercise of the right to call that is different from the issuer’s determination. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, and business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 333. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16417 Approved: March 22, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4675 Filed 3–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 982 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 Form 982, Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness (and Section 1082 Basis Adjustment). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 30, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622–6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness (and Section 1082 Basis Adjustment). OMB Number: 1545–0046. Form Number: 982. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 108 allows taxpayers to exclude from gross income amounts attributable to discharge of indebtedness in title 11 cases, insolvency, or a qualified farm indebtedness. Code section 1081(b) allows corporations to exclude from gross income amounts attributable to certain transfers of property. The data is used to verify adjustments to basis of property and reduction of tax attributes. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 62 (Friday, March 31, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16416-16417]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-4672]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2003-
4, Revenue Procedure 2003-5, Revenue Procedure 2003-6, and Revenue 
Procedure 2003-8

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

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 
Revenue Procedure 2003-4 (Letter Rulings), Revenue Procedure 2003-5 
(Technical Advice), Revenue Procedure 2003-6 (Determination Letters), 
and Revenue Procedure 2003-8 (User Fees).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 30, 2006 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the revenue procedures should be directed to Allan Hopkins, 
at (202) 622-6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the 
Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Revenue Procedure 2003-4 (Letter Rulings), Revenue Procedure 
2003-5 (Technical Advice), Revenue Procedure 2003-6 (Determination 
Letters), and Revenue Procedure 2003-8 (User Fees).
    OMB Number: 1545-1520.
    Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 2003-4, Revenue 
Procedure 2003-5, Revenue Procedure 2003-6, and Revenue Procedure 2003-
8.
    Abstract: The information requested in these revenue procedures is 
required to enable the Office of the Division Commissioner (Tax Exempt 
and Government Entities) of the Internal Revenue Service to give advice 
on filing letter ruling, determination letter, and technical advice 
requests, to process such requests, and to determine the amount of any 
user fees.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to these revenue 
procedures 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, farms, and state, 
local or tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 83,068.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 hours, 8 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 177,986.
    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

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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: March 22, 2006.
Glenn P. Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-4672 Filed 3-30-06; 8:45 am]
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