Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 98-1 and REG-108639-99, 10018-10019 [2010-4459]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 10018 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 42 / Thursday, March 4, 2010 / Notices employment taxes and income tax withholding. IRS uses the information on Form SS–8 to make the determination. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the Form SS–8 at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals, notfor-profit institutions, Federal government, farms, and state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,554. Estimated Time per Respondent: 22 hours, 17 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 101,464. 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: January 29, 2010. R. Joseph Durbala, Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2010–4469 Filed 3–3–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:39 Mar 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1041 and Related Schedules D, J, and K–1 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 1041 and related Schedules D, J, and K– 1, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 3, 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: U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts (Form 1041), Capital Gains and Losses (Schedule D), Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex Trusts (Schedule J), and Beneficiary’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. (Schedule K–1). OMB Number: 1545–0092. Form Number: 1041 and related Schedules D, J, and K–1. Abstract: IRC section 6012 requires that an annual income tax return be filed for estates and trusts. The data is used by the IRS to determine that the estates, trusts, and beneficiaries filed the proper returns and paid the correct tax. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00152 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,513,150. Estimated Time per Response: 35 hours, 41 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 375,066,476. 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 22, 2010. R. Joseph Durbala, Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2010–4471 Filed 3–3–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 98–1 and REG– 108639–99 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\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 42 / Thursday, March 4, 2010 / 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 Notice 98–1, Nondiscrimination Testing, and final regulation, REG–108639–99 (TD 1969), Retirement Plans; Cash or Deferred Arrangements Under Section 401(k) and Matching Contributions or Employee Contributions Under Section 401(m) (§§ 401(k) and 401(m)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 3, 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 notice and regulation 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 at or through the Internet at Dawn.E.Bidne@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Nondiscrimination Testing (Notice 98–1) and Retirement Plans; Cash or Deferred Arrangements Under Section 401(k) and Matching Contributions or Employee Contributions Under Section 401(m) (REG–108639–99). OMB Number: 1545–1579. Notice Number: Number: Notice 98–1. Regulation Project Number: REG– 108639–99 (TD 9169). Abstract: Notice 98–1 and REG– 108639–99 provides guidance for discrimination testing under section 401(k) and (m) of the Internal Revenue Code as amended by section 1433(c) and (d) of the Small Business job Protection Act of 1996. The guidance is directed to employers maintaining retirement plans subject to these Code sections. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice and regulation at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 147,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 20 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 49,000. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:39 Mar 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 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 19, 2010. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2010–4459 Filed 3–3–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–109704–97] 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 PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10019 existing notice of proposed rulemaking and temporary regulations, REG– 109704–97 (TD 8471), HIPAA Mental Health Parity Act (§ 54.9812). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 3, 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 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: HIPPAA Mental Health Parity Act. OMB Number: 1545–1577. Regulation Project Number: Reg– 109704–97. Abstract: The regulations provide guidance for group health plans with mental health benefits about requirements relating to parity in the dollar limits imposed on mental health benefits and medical/surgical benefits. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to these existing regulations. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, state, local or tribal governments, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,053. Estimated Time per Respondent: 28 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,280. 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\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 42 (Thursday, March 4, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-4459]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 98-1 and REG-
108639-99

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 Notice 98-1, 
Nondiscrimination Testing, and final regulation, REG-108639-99 (TD 
1969), Retirement Plans; Cash or Deferred Arrangements Under Section 
401(k) and Matching Contributions or Employee Contributions Under 
Section 401(m) (Sec. Sec.  401(k) and 401(m)).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 3, 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 notice and regulation 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 at or through the 
Internet at Dawn.E.Bidne@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Nondiscrimination Testing (Notice 98-1) and Retirement 
Plans; Cash or Deferred Arrangements Under Section 401(k) and Matching 
Contributions or Employee Contributions Under Section 401(m) (REG-
108639-99).
    OMB Number: 1545-1579.
    Notice Number: Number: Notice 98-1.
    Regulation Project Number: REG-108639-99 (TD 9169).
    Abstract: Notice 98-1 and REG-108639-99 provides guidance for 
discrimination testing under section 401(k) and (m) of the Internal 
Revenue Code as amended by section 1433(c) and (d) of the Small 
Business job Protection Act of 1996. The guidance is directed to 
employers maintaining retirement plans subject to these Code sections.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice and 
regulation at this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, and 
not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 147,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 20 min.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 49,000.
    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 19, 2010.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2010-4459 Filed 3-3-10; 8:45 am]
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