Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4684, 22465 [E8-9027]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 81 / Friday, April 25, 2008 / Notices Title: Marks and Notices on Packages of Tobacco Products. OMB Number: 1513–0101. TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5210/13. Abstract: TTB requires that manufacturers or exporters place a mark and notice indicating a product’s tax classification and quantity on packages, cases, or containers. TTB uses this information to validate the receipt of excise tax revenue, to determine tax liability, and to verify claims. Current Actions: There are no changes to this information collection, and we are submitting it for extension purposes only. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 120. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1). Title: Drawback of Tax on Tobacco Products and Cigarette Papers and Tubes—Export Shipment. OMB Number: 1513–0102. TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5210/2. Abstract: Exporters may file claim for drawback of tax on tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes on which they have paid the taxes and exported. Appropriate records are needed to ensure that drawback of tax is properly documented and justified. TTB uses the claim information to carry out its statutory responsibility to protect the revenue by requiring proprietors to maintain accountability over tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes exported. Current Actions: There are no changes to this information collection and we are submitting it for extension purposes only. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: One (1). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5. Title: Certificate of Taxpaid Alcohol. OMB Number: 1513–XXXX. TTB Form Number: 5100.4. Abstract: This form is required by a Port Director of Customs and Border Patrol (Customs) to support refunding taxes paid on nonbeverage products that are exported. When the nonbeverage product is exported, the industry member submits TTB F 5100.4 and supporting documentation to TTB. TTB certifies the form and then submits it to Customs. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:20 Apr 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 Current Actions: There are no changes to this information collection, and it is being submitted as an existing collection in use without an OMB control number. Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100. Dated: April 22, 2008. Francis W. Foote, Director, Regulations and Rulings Division. [FR Doc. E8–9105 Filed 4–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–31–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4684 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 4684, Casualties and Thefts. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before June 24, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 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 Carolyn N. Brown, (202) 622–6688, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224 or through the internet at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Casualties and Thefts. OMB Number: 1545–0177. Form Number: 4684. Abstract: Form 4684 is used by taxpayers to compute their gain or loss from casualties or thefts, and to PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22465 summarize such gains and losses. The data is used to verify that the correct gain or loss has been computed. 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: Individuals or households and business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 113,333. Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 hrs., 7 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 466,932. 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: April 17, 2008. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–9027 Filed 4–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 81 (Friday, April 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 22465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9027]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4684

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 4684, Casualties and Thefts.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before June 24, 2008 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal 
Revenue Service, Room 6129, 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 Carolyn N. 
Brown, (202) 622-6688, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224 or through the internet 
at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Casualties and Thefts.
    OMB Number: 1545-0177.
    Form Number: 4684.
    Abstract: Form 4684 is used by taxpayers to compute their gain or 
loss from casualties or thefts, and to summarize such gains and losses. 
The data is used to verify that the correct gain or loss has been 
computed.
    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: Individuals or households and business or other 
for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 113,333.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 hrs., 7 min.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 466,932.
    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: April 17, 2008.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-9027 Filed 4-24-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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