Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 8871 and 8453-X, 40584-40585 [E6-11298]

Download as PDF 40584 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 136 / Monday, July 17, 2006 / Notices 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Revenue Procedure 2003–48, Update of Checklist Questionnaire Regarding Requests for Spin-Off Rulings. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 15, 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 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. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Update of Checklist Questionnaire Regarding Requests for Spin-Off Rulings. OMB Number: 1545–1846. Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 2003–48. Abstract: Revenue Procedure 2003–48 updates Revenue Procedure 96–30, which sets forth in a checklist questionnaire the information that must be included in a request for ruling under section 355. This revenue procedure updates information that taxpayers must provide in order to receive letter rulings under section 355. This information is required to determine whether a taxpayer would qualify for nonrecognition treatment. 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 180. Estimated Time per Respondent: 200 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 36,000. 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 17:41 Jul 14, 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: July 11, 2006. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–11297 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 8871 and 8453–X 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 8871, Political Organization Notice of Section 527 Status; Form 8453–X, Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status. DATES: Written comments should be received on or September 15, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 copies of the forms 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: Form 8871, Political Organization Notice of Section 527 Status; Form 8453–X, Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status. OMB Number: 1545–1693. Form Numbers: 8871 and 8453–X. Abstract: Public Law 106–230 as amended by Public Law 107–276, amended Internal Revenue Code section 527(i) to require certain political organizations to provide information to the IRS regarding their name and address, their purpose, and the names and addresses of their officers, highly compensated employees, Board of Directors, and related entities within the meaning of section 168(h)(4)). Forms 8871 and 8453–X are used to report this information to the IRS. 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: Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 55,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 41 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 35,195. 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 136 (Monday, July 17, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40584-40585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11298]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 8871 and 8453-X

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 
Form 8871, Political Organization Notice of Section 527 Status; Form 
8453-X, Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of 
Notice of Section 527 Status.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or September 15, 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 forms 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: Form 8871, Political Organization Notice of Section 527 
Status; Form 8453-X, Political Organization Declaration for Electronic 
Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status.
    OMB Number: 1545-1693.
    Form Numbers: 8871 and 8453-X.
    Abstract: Public Law 106-230 as amended by Public Law 107-276, 
amended Internal Revenue Code section 527(i) to require certain 
political organizations to provide information to the IRS regarding 
their name and address, their purpose, and the names and addresses of 
their officers, highly compensated employees, Board of Directors, and 
related entities within the meaning of section 168(h)(4)). Forms 8871 
and 8453-X are used to report this information to the IRS.
    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: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 55,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 41 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 35,195.
    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

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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: July 11, 2006.
Glenn P. Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-11298 Filed 7-14-06; 8:45 am]
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