Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 3483 [E7-1038]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 16 / Thursday, January 25, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–155608–02] 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 final regulation, REG–155608–02, Revised Regulations Concerning Section 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Contracts. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 26, 2007 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 regulations should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–6688, or through the Internet at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Revised Regulations Concerning Section 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Contracts. OMB Number: 1545–XXXX. Regulation Project Number: REG– 155608–02. Abstract: The collection of information in the regulations is in § 1.403(b)–10(b)(2) of the Income Tax Regulations, requiring, in the case of certain exchanges or transfers, that the section 403(b) plan sponsor or administrator enter into an agreement to exchange certain information with vendors of section 403(b) contracts. Such information exchange is necessary to ensure compliance with tax law requirements relating to loans and hardship distributions from section 403(b) plans. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to this regulation. Type of Review: New collection. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:58 Jan 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 Affected Public: Individuals or households, state, local or tribal governments, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 4.1 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 45,000. 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 19, 2007. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–1038 Filed 1–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1041 and Related Schedules D, J, and K–1 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 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3483 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 1041 and related Schedules D, J, and K– 1, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 26, 2007 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 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: U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts (Form 1041), Capital Gains and Losses (Schedule D), Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex Trusts (Schedule J), and Beneficiary’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. (Schedule K– 1). OMB Number: 1545–0092. Form Number: 1041 and related Schedules D, J, and K–1. Abstract: IRC section 6012 requires that an annual income tax return be filed for estates and trusts. The data is used by the IRS to determine that the estates, trusts, and beneficiaries filed the proper returns and paid the correct tax. 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: Business or other forprofit organizations and individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,744,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 47 hours, 23 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 414,420,365. 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 E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[REG-155608-02]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

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 
final regulation, REG-155608-02, Revised Regulations Concerning Section 
403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Contracts.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 26, 2007 
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 regulations should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown at 
Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-6688, or through the Internet at 
Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Revised Regulations Concerning Section 403(b) Tax-Sheltered 
Annuity Contracts.
    OMB Number: 1545-XXXX.
    Regulation Project Number: REG-155608-02.
    Abstract: The collection of information in the regulations is in 
Sec.  1.403(b)-10(b)(2) of the Income Tax Regulations, requiring, in 
the case of certain exchanges or transfers, that the section 403(b) 
plan sponsor or administrator enter into an agreement to exchange 
certain information with vendors of section 403(b) contracts. Such 
information exchange is necessary to ensure compliance with tax law 
requirements relating to loans and hardship distributions from section 
403(b) plans.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to this 
regulation.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, state, local or tribal 
governments, and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 4.1 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 45,000.
    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 19, 2007.
Glenn P. Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-1038 Filed 1-24-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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