Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 18036 [E8-6760]

Download as PDF 18036 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 64 / Wednesday, April 2, 2008 / Notices 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: March 20, 2008. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–6759 Filed 4–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–209484–87] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES 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, REG–209484– 87 (TD 8814), Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Taxation of Amounts Under Employee Benefit Plans (§ 31.3121(v)(2)–1). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:36 Apr 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 Written comments should be received on or before June 2, 2008 to be assured of consideration. DATES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for copies of the regulations should be directed to Allan Hopkins at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 6665, or through the Internet at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Taxation of Amounts Under Employee Benefits Plan. OMB Number: 1545–1643. Regulation Project Number: REG– 209484–87. Abstract: This regulation provides guidance as to when amounts deferred under or paid from a nonqualified deferred compensation plan are taken into account as wages for purposes of the employment taxes imposed by the Federal Insurance Compensation Act (FICA). Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500. Estimated Time per Respondent: 5 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,500. 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 18036]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6760]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[REG-209484-87]


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, REG-209484-87 (TD 8814), Federal Insurance 
Contributions Act (FICA) Taxation of Amounts Under Employee Benefit 
Plans (Sec.  31.3121(v)(2)-1).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before June 2, 2008 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for copies of the regulations 
should be directed to Allan Hopkins at Internal Revenue Service, room 
6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 
622-6665, or through the Internet at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Taxation of 
Amounts Under Employee Benefits Plan.
    OMB Number: 1545-1643.
    Regulation Project Number: REG-209484-87.
    Abstract: This regulation provides guidance as to when amounts 
deferred under or paid from a nonqualified deferred compensation plan 
are taken into account as wages for purposes of the employment taxes 
imposed by the Federal Insurance Compensation Act (FICA).
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations and 
not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 5 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,500.
    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: March 20, 2008.
Glenn Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-6760 Filed 4-1-08; 8:45 am]
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