Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 941, 941-PR, 941-SS, Schedule B (Form 941), and Schedule B (Form 941-PR), 57396-57397 [E9-26652]

Download as PDF erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 57396 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 213 / Thursday, November 5, 2009 / Notices Abstract: Abstract Section 1.83–6(a) of the regulation provides that when property is transferred in connection with the performance of services, the recipient of service may claim a deduction for the amount included as compensation in the gross income of the service provider. The service provider will be deemed to have included an amount in gross income if the service recipient provides a timely Form W–2 or 1099, as appropriate. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, and farms. The estimated annual burden of reporting will be reflected in the reporting requirements for Forms W–2 and 1099–MISC. 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 28, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. E9–26650 Filed 11–4–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:57 Nov 04, 2009 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–252936–96] 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 a final regulation, REG–252936–96 (TD 8780), Rewards for Information Relating to Violations of Internal Revenue Laws (section 301.7623–1). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 4, 2010 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 this 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: Rewards for Information Relating to Violations of Internal Revenue Laws. OMB Number: 1545–1534. Regulation Project Number: REG– 252936–96. Abstract: The regulations explain the procedure for submitting information that relates to violations of the internal revenue laws. The regulations also require a person claiming a reward for information to provide, in certain circumstances, identification of evidence that the person is the proper claimant. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, businesses or other forprofit organizations, and not-for-profit institutions. PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000 Estimated Time per Respondent: 3 hr. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30,000. 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 15, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–26651 Filed 11–4–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 941, 941–PR, 941– SS, Schedule B (Form 941), and Schedule B (Form 941–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 E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 213 / Thursday, November 5, 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 Forms 941 (Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return), 941–PR (Planilla Para La Declaracion Trimestral Del PatronoLaContribucion Federal Al Seguro Social Y Al Seguro Medicare), 941–SS (Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return-American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Schedule B (Form 941) (Employer’s Record of Federal Tax Liability), and Schedule B (Form 941–PR) (Registro Suplementario De La Obligacion Contributiva Federal Del Patrono). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 4, 2010 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 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. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. OMB Number: 1545–0029. Form Numbers: 941, 941–PR, 941–SS, Schedule B (Form 941), and Schedule B (Form 941–PR). Abstract: Form 941 is used by employers to report payments made to employees subject to income and social security/Medicare taxes and the amounts of these taxes. Form 941–PR is used by employers in Puerto Rico to report social security and Medicare taxes only. Form 941–SS is used by employers in the U.S. possessions to report social security and Medicare taxes only. Schedule B is used by employers to record their employment tax liability. 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 and individuals, individuals or households, not-for-profit institutions, Federal government, and state, local or tribal governments. VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:57 Nov 04, 2009 Jkt 220001 Estimated Number of Responses: 37,810,463. Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 hours, 26 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 318,884,262. 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 15, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Office. [FR Doc. E9–26652 Filed 11–4–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 706–A 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 PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57397 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 706–A, United States Additional Estate Tax Return. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 4, 2010 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6242, 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 R. Joseph Durbala, (202) 622–3634, 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: United States Additional Estate Tax Return. OMB Number: 1545–0016. Form Number: Form 706–A. Abstract: Form 706–A is used by individuals to compute and pay the additional estate taxes due under Code section 2032A(c). IRS uses the information to determine that the taxes have been properly computed. The form is also used for the basis election of section 1016(c)(1). Current Actions: There were no changes made to the document that resulted in any change to the burden previously reported to OMB. We are making this submission to renew the OMB approval. Type of Review: Extension to previously approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 180. Estimated Time per Respondent: 9 hours 19 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,678. 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 E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 213 (Thursday, November 5, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57396-57397]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-26652]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 941, 941-PR, 941-
SS, Schedule B (Form 941), and Schedule B (Form 941-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

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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 Forms 941 
(Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return), 941-PR (Planilla Para La 
Declaracion Trimestral Del Patrono-LaContribucion Federal Al Seguro 
Social Y Al Seguro Medicare), 941-SS (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax 
Return-American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Schedule B (Form 941) 
(Employer's Record of Federal Tax Liability), and Schedule B (Form 941-
PR) (Registro Suplementario De La Obligacion Contributiva Federal Del 
Patrono).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 4, 2010 
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 
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: Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return.
    OMB Number: 1545-0029.
    Form Numbers: 941, 941-PR, 941-SS, Schedule B (Form 941), and 
Schedule B (Form 941-PR).
    Abstract: Form 941 is used by employers to report payments made to 
employees subject to income and social security/Medicare taxes and the 
amounts of these taxes. Form 941-PR is used by employers in Puerto Rico 
to report social security and Medicare taxes only. Form 941-SS is used 
by employers in the U.S. possessions to report social security and 
Medicare taxes only. Schedule B is used by employers to record their 
employment tax liability.
    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 for-profit organizations and 
individuals, individuals or households, not-for-profit institutions, 
Federal government, and state, local or tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 37,810,463.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 hours, 26 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 318,884,262.
    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 15, 2009.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Office.
[FR Doc. E9-26652 Filed 11-4-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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