Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 39898-39899 [E7-14101]

Download as PDF 39898 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 139 / Friday, July 20, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [EE–43–92] 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–43–92 (TD 8619), Direct Rollovers and 20-Percent Withholding Upon Eligible Rollover Distributions From Qualified Plans (§§ 1.401(a)(31)–1, 1.402(c)–2, 1.402(f)– 1, 1.403(b)–2, and 31.3405(c)–1. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 18, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6411, 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, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Direct Rollovers and 20-Percent Withholding Upon Eligible Rollover Distributions From Qualified Plans. OMB Number: 1545–1341. Regulation Project Number: EE–43– 92. Abstract: This regulation implements the provisions of the Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102–318), which impose mandatory 20 percent income tax withholding upon the taxable portion of certain distributions from a qualified pension plan or a tax-sheltered annuity that can be rolled over tax-free to another eligible retirement plan unless such amounts are transferred directly to such other plan in a ‘‘direct rollover’’ transaction. These provisions also require qualified pension plans and tax- VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Jul 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 sheltered annuities to offer their participants the option to elect to make ‘‘direct rollovers’’ of their distributions and to provide distributees with a written explanation of the tax laws regarding their distributions and their option to elect such a rollover. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals, business or other for-profit organizations, not-forprofit institutions, and Federal, state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,323,926. Estimated Time per Respondent: 13 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,129,669. 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: July 6, 2007. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–14098 Filed 7–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [PS–52–88] 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, PS–52–88 (TD 8455), Election to Expense Certain Depreciable Business Assets. (§§ 1.179– 2, 1.179–3). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 18, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this regulation should be directed to Allan Hopkins, (202) 622– 6665, or through the Internet (Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov) Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Election to Expense Certain Depreciable Business Assets. OMB Number: 1545–1201. Regulation Project Number: PS–52–88 Final. Abstract: The regulations provide rules on the election described in Internal Revenue Code section 179(b)(4); the apportionment of the dollar limitation among component members of a controlled group; and the proper order for deducting the carryover of disallowed deduction. The recordkeeping and reporting requirements are necessary to monitor compliance with the section 179 rules. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, farms, and business or other for-profit organizations. E:\FR\FM\20JYN1.SGM 20JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 139 / Friday, July 20, 2007 / Notices Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 45 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15,000 hours. 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 6, 2007. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–14101 Filed 7–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Monday, August 13, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Y. Jenkins at 1–888–912–1227 (toll-free), or 718–488–2085 (non tollfree). Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit Issue Committee will be held Monday, August 13, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET via a telephone conference call. For information contact Audrey Y. Jenkins at 1–888–912–1227 or (718) 488–2085. The public is invited to make oral comments. Individual comments will be limited to five minutes. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made in advance to Audrey Y. Jenkins at the phone numbers listed above. Written comments may be submitted to Audrey Y. Jenkins, TAP Office, 10 MetroTech Center, 625 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 or posted to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 16, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7–14089 Filed 7–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Issue Committee Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit Issue Committee will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Jul 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1–888–912–1227, or 206–220–6096. PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39899 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2007 from 9 a.m. Pacific Time to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time via a telephone conference call. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Dave Coffman. Mr. Coffman can be reached at 1–888–912–1227 or 206– 220–6096. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call Mr. Coffman at 1–888–912– 1227 or 206–220–6096 or write to Dave Coffman, TAP Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W–406, Seattle, WA 98174 or you can contact us at https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 16, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7–14090 Filed 7–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee August 2007 Public Meeting Summary: Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and public forum scheduled for August 10, 2007, at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money . Date: August 10, 2007. Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Public meeting followed by public forum). Location: Midwest Airlines Convention Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203. Subject: Coin Designs, TBD. Interested persons should call 202– 354–7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Public Law 108–15 established the CCAC to: Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 139 (Friday, July 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39898-39899]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14101]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[PS-52-88]


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, PS-52-88 (TD 8455), Election to Expense 
Certain Depreciable Business Assets. (Sec. Sec.  1.179-2, 1.179-3).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 18, 
2007 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Election to Expense Certain Depreciable Business Assets.
    OMB Number: 1545-1201.
    Regulation Project Number: PS-52-88 Final.
    Abstract: The regulations provide rules on the election described 
in Internal Revenue Code section 179(b)(4); the apportionment of the 
dollar limitation among component members of a controlled group; and 
the proper order for deducting the carryover of disallowed deduction. 
The recordkeeping and reporting requirements are necessary to monitor 
compliance with the section 179 rules.
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, farms, and business or 
other for-profit organizations.

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    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 45 min.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15,000 hours.
    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 6, 2007.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-14101 Filed 7-19-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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