Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 33802 [E7-11733]

Download as PDF 33802 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 19, 2007 / Notices rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES an interest that qualifies, in whole or in part, for a charitable deduction, by use of a different interest rate component that is more favorable to the respondent. This regulation requires individuals or fiduciaries making the election to file a statement with their estate or gift tax return. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of OMB approval. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 45 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Hours: 4,500. 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. 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: June 11, 2007. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–11732 Filed 6–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:32 Jun 18, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [INTL–79–91] 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, INTL–79–91 (TD 8573), Information Returns Required of United States Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations (§§ 1.6035–1, 1.6038–2 and 1.6046–1). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 20, 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 regulation should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown, at (202) 622–6688, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Information Returns Required of United States Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. OMB Number: 1545–1317. Regulation Project Number: INTL–79– 91. Abstract: This regulation amends the existing regulations under sections 6035, 6038, and 6046 of the Internal Revenue Code. The regulation amends and liberalizes certain requirements regarding the format in which information must be provided for purposes of Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. The regulation provides that financial statement information must be expressed in U.S. dollars translated according to U.S. generally accepted PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 accounting principles and permits functional reporting of certain items. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and business or other for-profit organizations. The burden for the collection of information is reflected in the burden for Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. 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: June 11, 2007. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–11733 Filed 6–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11733]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[INTL-79-91]


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 an 
existing final regulation, INTL-79-91 (TD 8573), Information Returns 
Required of United States Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign 
Corporations (Sec. Sec.  1.6035-1, 1.6038-2 and 1.6046-1).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 20, 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 regulation should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown, at 
(202) 622-6688, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the 
Internet, at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Information Returns Required of United States Persons with 
Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations.
    OMB Number: 1545-1317.
    Regulation Project Number: INTL-79-91.
    Abstract: This regulation amends the existing regulations under 
sections 6035, 6038, and 6046 of the Internal Revenue Code. The 
regulation amends and liberalizes certain requirements regarding the 
format in which information must be provided for purposes of Form 5471, 
Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign 
Corporations. The regulation provides that financial statement 
information must be expressed in U.S. dollars translated according to 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and permits functional 
reporting of certain items.
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals and business or other for-profit 
organizations.
    The burden for the collection of information is reflected in the 
burden for Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect 
to Certain Foreign Corporations.
    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: June 11, 2007.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-11733 Filed 6-18-07; 8:45 am]
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