Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8867, 46130 [E7-16083]

Download as PDF 46130 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 158 / Thursday, August 16, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8867 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 8867, Paid Preparer’s Earned Income Credit Checklist. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 15, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 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). rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Paid Preparer’s Earned Income Credit Checklist. OMB Number: 1545–1629. Form Number: 8867. Abstract: Form 8867 helps preparers meet the due diligence requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 6695(g), which was added by section 1085(a)(2) of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Paid preparers of Federal Income tax returns or claims for refund involving the earned income credit (EIC) must meet the due diligence requirements in determining if the taxpayer is eligible for the RIC and the amount of the credit. Failure to do so could result in a $100 penalty for each failure. Completion of Form 8867 is one of the due diligence requirements. 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Aug 15, 2007 Jkt 211001 Estimated Number of Responses: 8,368,447. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 11,130,035. 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: August 1, 2007. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–16083 Filed 8–15–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Privacy Act of 1974 AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Notice of amendment to system of records. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)) requires that all agencies publish in the Federal Register a notice of the existence and character of their system of records. Notice is hereby given that VA is amending the PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 system of records entitled ‘‘Consolidated Data Information SystemVA’’ (97VA105) as set forth in the Federal Register 66 FR 3650–3653 dated January 16, 2001. VA is amending the system by revising the System Location, Categories of Records Maintained in the System, Purpose(s), Routine Uses of Records Maintained in the System, Retention and Disposal, System Manager and Record Source Categories. VA is republishing the system notice in its entirety. DATES: Comments on the amendment of this system of records must be received no later than September 17, 2007. If no public comment is received, the amended system will become effective September 17, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through https:// www.Regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to the Director, Regulations Management (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to (202) 273–9026. Copies of comments received will be available for public inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 1063B, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please call (202) 273–9515 for an appointment. In addition, during the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephania H. Putt, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Privacy Officer (19F2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (727) 320–1839. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 527 of Title 38, U.S.C., and the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, Public Law 103–62, VA is required to measure and evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the effectiveness of VA benefit programs and services. In performing this required function, VA must collect, collate and analyze full statistical data regarding participation, provision of services, categories of beneficiaries, and planning of expenditures for all VA programs. This combined database is necessary for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to accurately and timely assess the current health care usage by the patient population served by VA, to forecast future demand for VA medical care by individuals currently eligible for service by VA medical facilities, and to understand the numerous implications of cross-usage between VA and non-VA health care systems. E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 158 (Thursday, August 16, 2007)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8867

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 8867, Paid Preparer's Earned Income Credit Checklist.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 15, 
2007 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6512, 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: Paid Preparer's Earned Income Credit Checklist.
    OMB Number: 1545-1629.
    Form Number: 8867.
    Abstract: Form 8867 helps preparers meet the due diligence 
requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 6695(g), which was added 
by section 1085(a)(2) of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Paid 
preparers of Federal Income tax returns or claims for refund involving 
the earned income credit (EIC) must meet the due diligence requirements 
in determining if the taxpayer is eligible for the RIC and the amount 
of the credit. Failure to do so could result in a $100 penalty for each 
failure. Completion of Form 8867 is one of the due diligence 
requirements.
    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 for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 8,368,447.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour, 20 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 11,130,035.
    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: August 1, 2007.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-16083 Filed 8-15-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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