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OMB Number: 1545–1960.
Form Number: 3949–A.
Abstract: Form 3949–A is used by
certain taxpayer/investors wishing to
report alleged tax violations. The form
will be designed capture the essential
information needed by IRS for an initial
evaluation of the report. Upon return,
the Service will conduct the same backend processing required under present
IRM guidelines.
Submission of the information to be
included on the form is entirely
voluntary on the part of the caller and
is not a requirement of the Tax Code.
Current Actions: There is no change
in the paperwork burden previously
approved by OMB. This form is being
submitted for renewal purposes only.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals and
Households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
215,000.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 15
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 53,750.
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.
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Approved: December 16, 2008.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for REG–110311–98 (Final)
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
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 REG–
110311–98 (Final), Corporate Tax
Shelter Registration.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before March 16, 2009 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 Allan Hopkins,
(202) 622–6665, at Internal Revenue
Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224,
or through the Internet at
Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Corporate Tax Shelter
Registration.
OMB Number: 1545–1687.
Form Number: REG–110311–98
(Final).
Abstract: The regulations finalize the
rules relating to the filing of certain
taxpayers of a disclosure statement with
their Federal tax returns under IRC
§ 6111(a), the rules relating to the
registration of confidential corporate tax
shelters under section 6011(d), and the
rules relating to the list maintenance
requirements under section 6112.
Current Actions: There is no change
in the paperwork burden previously
approved by OMB. This form is being
submitted for renewal purposes only.
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Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals and
Households, Businesses and other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 1
hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1.
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: December 16, 2008.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9–770 Filed 1–14–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Open Season for Membership to the
Electronic Tax Administration
Advisory Committee (ETAAC)
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Electronic Tax
Administration Advisory Committee
(ETAAC) was established to provide
continued input into the development
and implementation of the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) strategy for
electronic tax administration. The
ETAAC provides an organized public
forum for discussion of electronic tax
administration issues in support of the
overriding goal that paperless filing
should be the preferred and most
convenient method of filing tax and
information returns. ETAAC members
convey the public’s perception of IRS
electronic tax administration activities,
offer constructive observations about
current or proposed policies, programs,
and procedures, and suggest
improvements. This document seeks
applicants for selection as Committee
members.
The Director, Electronic Tax
Administration (ETA) and Refundable
Credits will assure that the size and
organizational representation of the
ETAAC obtains balanced membership
and includes representatives from
various groups including: (1) Tax
practitioners and preparers, (2)
transmitters of electronic returns, (3) tax
software developers, (4) large and small
business, (5) employers and payroll
service providers, (6) individual
taxpayers, (7) financial industry (payers,
payment options and best practices), (8)
system integrators (technology
providers), (9) academic (marketing,
sales or technical perspectives), (10)
trusts and estates, (11) tax exempt
organizations, and (12) state and local
governments. We are soliciting
applicants from professional and public
interest groups. Members serve a threeyear term on the ETAAC to allow for a
rotation in membership which ensures
that different perspectives are
represented. All travel expenses within
government guidelines will be
reimbursed. Potential candidates must
pass an IRS tax compliance check and
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
background investigation.
DATES: Applications must be received
no later than Friday, April 3, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Completed applications
should be submitted by using one of the
following methods:
• E-Mail: Send to etaac@irs.gov.
• Mail: Send to Internal Revenue
Service, ETA & Refundable Credits,
SE:W:ETARC:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road
(M/Stop C4–470, Attn: Cassandra
Daniels (C4–226), Lanham, Maryland
20706.
• Fax: Send via facsimile to (202)
283–2845 (not a toll-free number).
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Application packages can be obtained
by sending an e-mail to etaac@irs.gov or
calling (202) 283–2178 (not a toll-free
number).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cassandra Daniels, (202) 283–2178 or
send an e-mail to etaac@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
ETAAC will also provide an annual
report to Congress on IRS progress in
meeting the Restructuring and Reform
Act of 1998 goals for electronic filing of
tax returns. This activity is based on the
authority to administer the Internal
Revenue laws conferred upon the
Secretary of the Treasury by section
7801 of the Internal Revenue Code and
delegated to the Commissioner of the
Internal Revenue under section 7803 of
the Internal Revenue Code. The ETAAC
will research, analyze, consider, and
make recommendations on a wide range
of electronic tax administration issues
and will provide input into the
development of the strategic plan for
electronic tax administration.
Applicants should describe and
document their qualifications for
membership to the Committee. Equal
opportunity practices will be followed
in all appointments to the Committee.
To ensure that the recommendations of
the Committee have taken into account
the needs of the diverse groups served
by the Department, membership will
include, to the extent practicable,
individuals, with demonstrated ability
to represent minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities. The Secretary
of Treasury will review the
recommended candidates and make
final selections.
Dated: January 9, 2009.
Angela D. Kraus,
Chief, Relationship Management.
[FR Doc. E9–759 Filed 1–14–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Computer Matching Program Between
the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) and the Department of Defense
(DoD)
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Notice of Computer Matching
Program.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the Department of Veterans Affairs
intends to conduct a recurring computer
matching program. This will match
personnel records of the Department of
Defense with VA records of benefit
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recipients under the Montgomery GI
Bill.
The goal of these matches is to
identify the eligibility status of veterans,
servicemembers, and reservists who
have applied for or who are receiving
education benefit payments under the
Montgomery GI Bill. The purpose of the
match is to enable VA to verify that
individuals meet the conditions of
military service and eligibility criteria
for payment of benefits determined by
VA under the Montgomery GI Bill—
Active Duty (MGIB) and the
Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve
(MGIB–SR).
DATES: This match will commence on or
about February 17, 2009. At the
expiration of 18 months after the
commencing date the Departments may
renew the agreement for another 12
months.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric
Patterson (225B), Strategy and
Legislative Development Team Leader,
Education Service, Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–9830.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Further
information regarding the matching
program is provided below. This
information is required by paragraph 6c
of the ‘‘Guidelines on the Conduct of
Matching Programs’’ issued by the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) (54 FR 25818), as amended by
OMB Circular A–130, 65 FR 77677
(2000). A copy of the notice has been
provided to both Houses of Congress
and OMB. The matching program is
subject to their review.
a. Names of participating agencies:
Department of Defense and Department
of Veterans Affairs.
b. Purpose of the match: The purpose
of the match is to enable VA to
determine whether an applicant is
eligible for payment of benefits under
the MGIB or the MGIB-SR and to verify
continued compliance with the
requirements of both programs.
c. Authority: The authority to conduct
this match is found in 38 U.S.C.
3684A(a)(1).
d. Categories of records and
individuals covered: The records
covered include eligibility records
extracted from DOD personnel files and
benefit records that VA establishes for
all individuals who have applied for
and/or are receiving, or have received
education benefit payments under the
Montgomery GI Bill. These benefit
records are contained in a VA system of
records identified as 58VA21/22/28
entitled: Compensation, Pension,
Education and Rehabilitation Records—
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Open Season for Membership to the Electronic Tax Administration
Advisory Committee (ETAAC)
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC)
was established to provide continued input into the development and
implementation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) strategy for
electronic tax administration. The ETAAC provides an organized public
forum for discussion of electronic tax administration issues in support
of the overriding goal that paperless filing should be the preferred
and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns. ETAAC
members convey the public's perception of IRS electronic tax
administration activities, offer constructive observations about
current or proposed policies, programs, and procedures, and suggest
improvements. This document seeks applicants for selection as Committee
members.
The Director, Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) and Refundable
Credits will assure that the size and organizational representation of
the ETAAC obtains balanced membership and includes representatives from
various groups including: (1) Tax practitioners and preparers, (2)
transmitters of electronic returns, (3) tax software developers, (4)
large and small business, (5) employers and payroll service providers,
(6) individual taxpayers, (7) financial industry (payers, payment
options and best practices), (8) system integrators (technology
providers), (9) academic (marketing, sales or technical perspectives),
(10) trusts and estates, (11) tax exempt organizations, and (12) state
and local governments. We are soliciting applicants from professional
and public interest groups. Members serve a three-year term on the
ETAAC to allow for a rotation in membership which ensures that
different perspectives are represented. All travel expenses within
government guidelines will be reimbursed. Potential candidates must
pass an IRS tax compliance check and Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) background investigation.
DATES: Applications must be received no later than Friday, April 3,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Completed applications should be submitted by using one of
the following methods:
E-Mail: Send to etaac@irs.gov.
Mail: Send to Internal Revenue Service, ETA & Refundable
Credits, SE:W:ETARC:S:RM, 5000 Ellin Road (M/Stop C4-470, Attn:
Cassandra Daniels (C4-226), Lanham, Maryland 20706.
Fax: Send via facsimile to (202) 283-2845 (not a toll-free
number).
Application packages can be obtained by sending an e-mail to
etaac@irs.gov or calling (202) 283-2178 (not a toll-free number).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cassandra Daniels, (202) 283-2178 or
send an e-mail to etaac@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ETAAC will also provide an annual report
to Congress on IRS progress in meeting the Restructuring and Reform Act
of 1998 goals for electronic filing of tax returns. This activity is
based on the authority to administer the Internal Revenue laws
conferred upon the Secretary of the Treasury by section 7801 of the
Internal Revenue Code and delegated to the Commissioner of the Internal
Revenue under section 7803 of the Internal Revenue Code. The ETAAC will
research, analyze, consider, and make recommendations on a wide range
of electronic tax administration issues and will provide input into the
development of the strategic plan for electronic tax administration.
Applicants should describe and document their qualifications for
membership to the Committee. Equal opportunity practices will be
followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by the Department, membership will include,
to the extent practicable, individuals, with demonstrated ability to
represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The
Secretary of Treasury will review the recommended candidates and make
final selections.
Dated: January 9, 2009.
Angela D. Kraus,
Chief, Relationship Management.
[FR Doc. E9-759 Filed 1-14-09; 8:45 am]
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