Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8288-B, 30685-30686 [E9-15041]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 122 / Friday, June 26, 2009 / Notices Abstract: Under section 6104(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, certain taxexempt organizations are required to make their annual information returns and applications to tax exemption available for public inspection. In addition, certain tax-exempt organizations are required to comply with requests made in writing or in person from individuals who seek a copy of those documents or, in the alternative, to make their documents widely available. This regulation provides guidance concerning these disclosure requirements. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,100,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 551,000. 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. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:39 Jun 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 Approved: June 19, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–15039 Filed 6–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Letter 109C 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 Letter 109C, Return Requesting Refund Unlocatable or Not Filed; Send Copy. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 25, 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 Dawn Bidne at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3933, or through the Internet at Dawn.E.Bidne@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Return Requesting Refund Unlocatable or Not Filed; Send Copy. OMB Number: 1545–0393. Form Number: 109C. Abstract: If a taxpayer inquires about not receiving a refund and no return is found, this letter is sent requesting the taxpayer to file another return. The taxpayer must complete an affidavit stating that if they receive a second refund check, it will be returned to the IRS. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the letter at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions. PO 00000 Frm 00186 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30685 Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,223. Estimated Time per Respondent: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,513. 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: June 17, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–15040 Filed 6–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8288–B 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 E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1 30686 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 122 / Friday, June 26, 2009 / Notices 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 8288–B, Application for Withholding Certificate for Dispositions by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 25, 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 Dawn Bidne at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3933, or through the Internet at Dawn.E.Bidne@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Withholding Certificate for Dispositions by Foreign Persons of U.S. Property Interests. OMB Number: 1545–1060. Form Number: 8288–B. Abstract: Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code requires transferees to withhold tax on the amount realized from sales or other dispositions by foreign persons of U.S. real property interests. Code sections 1445(b) and (c) allow the withholding to be reduced or eliminated under certain circumstances. Form 8288–B is used to apply for a withholding certificate from IRS to reduce or eliminate the withholding required by Code section 1445. Current Actions: The form was updated to include two new line items, three new code references, and almost seven hundred new words. Due to these increases, the number of burden hours requested has increased from 28,798 to 31,135 hours. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations and individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,079. Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours, 8 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 31,135. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:39 Jun 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 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: June 11, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Office. [FR Doc. E9–15041 Filed 6–24–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8844 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 Form 8844, Empowerment Zone Employment Credit. PO 00000 Frm 00187 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 25, 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 Dawn Bidne at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3933, or through the Internet at Dawn.E.Bidne@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Empowerment Zone Employment Credit. OMB Number: 1545–1444. Form Number: Form 8844. Abstract: Employers who hire employees who live and work in one of the eleven designated empowerment zones can receive a tax credit for the first $15,000 of wages paid to each employee. The credit is applicable from the date of designation through the year 2004. 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: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals or households, farms and non-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 hours, 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 237,600. 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 E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 122 (Friday, June 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30685-30686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-15041]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8288-B

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

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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 8288-B, 
Application for Withholding Certificate for Dispositions by Foreign 
Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 25, 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 Dawn Bidne at 
Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-3933, or through the Internet at 
Dawn.E.Bidne@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Application for Withholding Certificate for Dispositions by 
Foreign Persons of U.S. Property Interests.
    OMB Number: 1545-1060.
    Form Number: 8288-B.
    Abstract: Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code requires 
transferees to withhold tax on the amount realized from sales or other 
dispositions by foreign persons of U.S. real property interests. Code 
sections 1445(b) and (c) allow the withholding to be reduced or 
eliminated under certain circumstances. Form 8288-B is used to apply 
for a withholding certificate from IRS to reduce or eliminate the 
withholding required by Code section 1445.
    Current Actions: The form was updated to include two new line 
items, three new code references, and almost seven hundred new words. 
Due to these increases, the number of burden hours requested has 
increased from 28,798 to 31,135 hours.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations and 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,079.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours, 8 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 31,135.
    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: June 11, 2009.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Office.
[FR Doc. E9-15041 Filed 6-24-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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