Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 944-SS and Form 944-PR, 34636-34637 [E9-16881]

Download as PDF 34636 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 135 / Thursday, July 16, 2009 / Notices Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,527. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 36 hours., 38 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 239,150. 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 9, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–16885 Filed 7–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2009–31 and Revenue Procedure 2009–XX Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:08 Jul 15, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 Notice 2009–31, Election and Notice Procedures for Multiemployer Plans under sections 204 and 205 of WRERA and Revenue Procedure 2009–XX, Revocation of Elections by Multiemployer Plans to Freeze Funded Status under section 204 of WRERA. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 14, 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 notice should be directed to Dawn Bidne, at (202) 622–3933, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Dawn.E.Bidne@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Election and Notice Procedures for Multiemployer Plans under sections 204 and 205 of WRERA. OMB Number: 1545–2141. Notice Number: Notice 2009–31 and Revenue Procedure 2009–XX. Abstract: Notice 2009–31 provides guidance for sponsors of multiemployer defined benefit plans relating to the elections described in sections 204 and 205 of the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008, Public Law 110–458 (WRERA), and on the notice required to be provided if a plan sponsor makes an election under section 204. Revenue Procedure 2009–XX provides follow-up guidance to Notice 2009–31. This new guidance describes procedures for revoking elections under WRERA. Current Actions: Revenue Procedure 2009–XX was added in order to provide guidance for the previously approved Notice 2009–31. There is no change to the burden hours needed by this collection. Type of Review: This is a revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: State, local, or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,600. PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Average Time Per Respondent: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,600. 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 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 7, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–16879 Filed 7–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 944–SS and Form 944–PR 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 E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 135 / Thursday, July 16, 2009 / Notices 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 944–SS, Employer’s ANNUAL Federal Tax Return (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Form 944–PR, Planilla para la Declaracion ANNUAL de la Cotribucion Federal del Patrono. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 14, 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: Employer’s Annual Federal Tax Return (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Form 944–PR, Planilla para la Declaracion Annual de la Cotribucion Federal del Patrono. OMB Number: 1545–2010. Form Number: Form 944–SS and Form 944–PR. Abstract: Form 944–SS and Form 944–PR are designed so the smallest employers (those whose annual liability for social security and Medicare taxes is $1,000 or less) will have to file and pay these taxes only once a year instead of every quarter. 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: Businesses and other for-profit organizations, Farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 9 hours 34 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 191,200. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:08 Jul 15, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 9, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–16881 Filed 7–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 637 Questionnaires 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 Questionnaires A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, M, Q, R, S, T, UP, UV, V, W, X, and Y, Form 637 Questionnaires. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 14, 2009 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34637 Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of Form 637 Questionnaires should be directed to Evelyn J. Mack, (202) 622–7381, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at Evelyn.J.Mack@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Form 637 Questionnaires. OMB Number: 1545–1835. Form Number: Questionnaires A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, M, Q, R, S, T, UP, UV, V, W, X, and Y. Abstract: Form 637 Questionnaires will be used to collect information about persons who are registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in accordance with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 4104 or 4222. The information will be used to make an informed decision on whether the applicant/registrant qualifies for registration. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the schedules at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,840. Estimated Average Time Per Respondent: 1 hours, 14 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,479. 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 E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 135 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34636-34637]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16881]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 944-SS and Form 
944-PR

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

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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 944-SS, 
Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return (American Samoa, Guam, the 
Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Form 944-PR, 
Planilla para la Declaracion ANNUAL de la Cotribucion Federal del 
Patrono.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 14, 
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: Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return (American Samoa, Guam, 
the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Form 944-
PR, Planilla para la Declaracion Annual de la Cotribucion Federal del 
Patrono.
    OMB Number: 1545-2010.
    Form Number: Form 944-SS and Form 944-PR.
    Abstract: Form 944-SS and Form 944-PR are designed so the smallest 
employers (those whose annual liability for social security and 
Medicare taxes is $1,000 or less) will have to file and pay these taxes 
only once a year instead of every quarter.
    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: Businesses and other for-profit organizations, 
Farms.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 9 hours 34 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 191,200.
    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 9, 2009.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-16881 Filed 7-15-09; 8:45 am]
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