Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 99-26, 42655 [E8-16647]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 22, 2008 / Notices at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3634, or through the internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. Approved: July 15, 2008. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–16646 Filed 7–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. Abstract: Forms 2290, 2290–SP, 2290–FR are used to compute and report the tax imposed by section 4481 on the highway use of certain motor vehicles. The information is used to determine whether the taxpayer has paid the correct amount of tax. Current Actions: There are no changes to the burden relating to Form 2290 at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a current OMB approval. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,219,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 42 hours, 52 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 27,548,640. 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:47 Jul 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 99–26 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 Revenue Procedure 99–26, Secured Employee Benefits Settlement Initiative. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 22, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of revenue procedure 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@irgs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Secured Employee Benefits Settlement Initiative. OMB Number: 1545–1653. Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 99–26. Abstract: Revenue Procedure 99–26 offers employers alternative 50 percent settlement options to settle cases in which they accelerated deductions for accrued employee benefits secured by letter of credit, bond, or other similar financial instruments. The purpose of this settlement initiative is to provide options for taxpayers and the IRS to expeditiously resolve these cases, thereby avoiding litigation of the cases in the future. PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42655 Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the revenue procedure at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Estimated Time per Respondent: 20 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,000. 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 11, 2008. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–16647 Filed 7–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8404 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 42655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-16647]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 99-26

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 
Revenue Procedure 99-26, Secured Employee Benefits Settlement 
Initiative.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 22, 
2008 to be assured of consideration.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of revenue procedure 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@irgs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Secured Employee Benefits Settlement Initiative.
    OMB Number: 1545-1653.
    Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 99-26.
    Abstract: Revenue Procedure 99-26 offers employers alternative 50 
percent settlement options to settle cases in which they accelerated 
deductions for accrued employee benefits secured by letter of credit, 
bond, or other similar financial instruments. The purpose of this 
settlement initiative is to provide options for taxpayers and the IRS 
to expeditiously resolve these cases, thereby avoiding litigation of 
the cases in the future.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the revenue 
procedure at this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 20 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,000.
    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 11, 2008.
Glenn P. Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-16647 Filed 7-21-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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