Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 11815-11816 [E9-5965]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 52 / Thursday, March 19, 2009 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES treatment for transfers of securities pursuant to a securities lending agreement. The agreement must be in writing and is used by the taxpayer, in a tax audit situation, to justify nonrecognition treatment of gain or loss on the exchange of the securities. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,742. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 50 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,781. 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 9, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–5949 Filed 3–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:17 Mar 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [FI–7–94; FI–36–92] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project 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 existing final regulations, FI–7–94 (TD 8718; TD 8538) and FI–36–92 (TD 8476), Arbitrage Restrictions on Tax-Exempt Bonds (Sec. Sec. 1.148–2, 1.148–3, 1.148–4, 1.148–7, and 1.148–11). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 18, 2009 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 regulations should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at (202) 622–3634, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Arbitrage Restrictions on TaxExempt Bonds. OMB Number: 1545–1347. Regulation Project Numbers: FI–36– 92; FI–7–94. Abstract: Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code requires issuers of taxexempt bonds to rebate certain arbitrage profits earned on nonpurpose investments acquired with the bond proceeds. Under FI–36–92, issuers are required to file a Form 8038–T and remit the rebate. Issuers are also required to keep records of certain interest rate hedges so that the hedges are taken into account in determining arbitrage profits. Under FI–7–94, the scope of interest rate hedging transactions covered by the arbitrage regulations was broadened by requiring that hedges entered into prior to the sale date of the bonds are covered as well. PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11815 Current Actions: There is no change to these existing regulations. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,100. Estimated Time per Respondent: 14 hr., 34 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 42,050. 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 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 3, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–5963 Filed 3–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [IA–14–91] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. E:\FR\FM\19MRN1.SGM 19MRN1 11816 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 52 / Thursday, March 19, 2009 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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 an existing final regulation, IA–14–91 (TD 8454), Adjusted Current Earnings (section 1.56(g)–1). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 18, 2009 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 this regulation should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at (202) 622–3634, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Adjusted Current Earnings. OMB Number: 1545–1233. Regulation Project Number: IA–14–91 (Final). Abstract: Section 1.56(g)–1(r) of the regulation sets forth rules pursuant to section 56(g) of the Internal Revenue Code that permit taxpayers to elect a simplified method of computing their inventory amounts in order to compute their alternative minimum tax. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:17 Mar 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 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: February 23, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–5965 Filed 3–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009 and Friday, April 24, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marianne Ayala at 1–888–912–1227 or 954–423–7978. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 that an open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, April 24, 2009, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time in Philadelphia, PA. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Notification of intent to participate must be made with Marianne Ayala. For more information please contact Mrs. Ayala at 1–888– 912–1227 or 954–423–7978, or write TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324, or post comments to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. March 9, 2009. Shawn F. Collins, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E9–5942 Filed 3–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice of Meeting. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009, Friday, April 24, 2009, and Saturday, April 25, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1–888–912–1227 or 206–220–6096 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time in Seattle, Washington. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Notification of intent to participate must E:\FR\FM\19MRN1.SGM 19MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 52 (Thursday, March 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11815-11816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-5965]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[IA-14-91]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

[[Page 11816]]


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, IA-14-91 (TD 8454), Adjusted Current 
Earnings (section 1.56(g)-1).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 18, 2009 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 this regulation should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at 
(202) 622-3634, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at 
RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Adjusted Current Earnings.
    OMB Number: 1545-1233.
    Regulation Project Number: IA-14-91 (Final).
    Abstract: Section 1.56(g)-1(r) of the regulation sets forth rules 
pursuant to section 56(g) of the Internal Revenue Code that permit 
taxpayers to elect a simplified method of computing their inventory 
amounts in order to compute their alternative minimum tax.
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000.
    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: February 23, 2009.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E9-5965 Filed 3-18-09; 8:45 am]
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