Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 54626 [E9-25381]

Download as PDF 54626 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 203 / Thursday, October 22, 2009 / Notices Pakistan border area (individual) [SDGT]. Dated: October 15, 2009. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. E9–25415 Filed 10–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–45–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [FI–59–91] 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 an existing final regulation, FI–59–91 (TD 8674), Debt Instructions With Original Issue Discount; Contingent Payment; Anti-Abuse Rule (§§ 1.1275–2, 1.1275– 3, 1.1275–4, and 1.275–6). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 21, 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 regulation should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622– 6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Debt Instruments With Original Issue Discount; Contingent Payments; Anti-Abuse Rule. OMB Number: 1545–1450. Regulation Project Number: FI–59–91. Abstract: This regulation relates to the tax treatment of debt instruments that provide for one or more contingent payments. The regulation also treats a debt instrument and a related hedge as an integrated transaction. The regulation VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:13 Oct 21, 2009 Jkt 220001 provides general rules, definitions, and reporting and recordkeeping requirements for contingent payment debt instruments and for integrated debt instruments. 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 state, local, or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 180,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 89,000. 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: October 9, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–25381 Filed 10–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–246249–96] 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 an existing final regulation, REG–246249– 96 (TD 9010), Information Reporting Requirements for Certain Payments Made on Behalf of Another Person, Payments to Joint Payees, and Payments of Gross Proceeds From Sales Involving Investment Advisers (§§ 1.6041–1 and 1.6045–1). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 21, 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 regulations should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–6665, or through the Internet at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Information Reporting Requirements for Certain Payments Made on Behalf of Another Person, Payments to Joint Payees, and Payments of Gross Proceeds From Sales Involving Investment Advisers. OMB Number: 1545–1705. Regulation Project Number: REG– 246249–96. Abstract: This regulation under section 6041 clarifies who is the payee for information reporting purposes if a check or other instrument is made payable to joint payees, provides information reporting requirements for escrow agents and other persons making payments on behalf of another person, and clarifies that the amount to be E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 203 (Thursday, October 22, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 54626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25381]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[FI-59-91]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

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 an 
existing final regulation, FI-59-91 (TD 8674), Debt Instructions With 
Original Issue Discount; Contingent Payment; Anti-Abuse Rule 
(Sec. Sec.  1.1275-2, 1.1275-3, 1.1275-4, and 1.275-6).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 21, 
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 regulation should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 
622-6665, or 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: Debt Instruments With Original Issue Discount; Contingent 
Payments; Anti-Abuse Rule.
    OMB Number: 1545-1450.
    Regulation Project Number: FI-59-91.
    Abstract: This regulation relates to the tax treatment of debt 
instruments that provide for one or more contingent payments. The 
regulation also treats a debt instrument and a related hedge as an 
integrated transaction. The regulation provides general rules, 
definitions, and reporting and recordkeeping requirements for 
contingent payment debt instruments and for integrated debt 
instruments.
    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, 
individuals, and state, local, or tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 180,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 89,000.
    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: October 9, 2009.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-25381 Filed 10-21-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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