Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 11995 [2010-5404]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 48 / Friday, March 12, 2010 / Notices Approved: March 2, 2010. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2010–5324 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [LR–236–81; T.D. 8251] 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, LR–236–81 (TD 8251), Credit for Increasing Research Activity (§ 1.41–8(d)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 11, 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 Joel P. Goldberger at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 927–9368, or through the Internet at Joel.P.Goldberger@irs.gov. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Credit for Increasing Research Activity. OMB Number: 1545–0732. Regulation Project Number: LR–236– 81. T.D. 8251. Abstract: This regulation provides rules for the credit for increasing research activities. Internal Revenue Code section 41(f) provides that commonly controlled groups of taxpayers shall compute the credit as if they are single taxpayer. The credit allowed to a member of the group is a portion of the group’s credit. Section 1.41–8(d) of the regulation permits a corporation that is a member of more VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:18 Mar 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 than one group to designate which controlled group they will be aggregated with the purposes of Code section 41(f). Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 250. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 63. 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 24, 2010. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2010–5404 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00162 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11995 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 706–QDT 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 706–QDT, U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic Trusts. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 11, 2010 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Internal Revenue Service, R. Joseph Durbala at 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 Internal Revenue Service, Joel P. Goldberger, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 927– 9364, or through the Internet at Joel.P.Goldberger@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic Trusts. OMB Number: 1545–1212. Form Number: 706–QDT. Abstract: Form 706–QDT is used by the trustee or the designated filer to compute and report the Federal estate tax imposed on qualified domestic trusts by Internal Revenue Code section 2056A. The IRS uses the information to enforce this tax and to verify that the tax has been properly computed. 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: Individuals or households and business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 80. Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 hours, 28 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 357. E:\FR\FM\12MRN1.SGM 12MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 48 (Friday, March 12, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-5404]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[LR-236-81; T.D. 8251]


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, LR-236-81 (TD 8251), Credit for Increasing 
Research Activity (Sec.  1.41-8(d)).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 11, 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 Joel P. Goldberger at 
Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 927-9368, or through the Internet at 
Joel.P.Goldberger@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Credit for Increasing Research Activity.
    OMB Number: 1545-0732.
    Regulation Project Number: LR-236-81. T.D. 8251.
    Abstract: This regulation provides rules for the credit for 
increasing research activities. Internal Revenue Code section 41(f) 
provides that commonly controlled groups of taxpayers shall compute the 
credit as if they are single taxpayer. The credit allowed to a member 
of the group is a portion of the group's credit. Section 1.41-8(d) of 
the regulation permits a corporation that is a member of more than one 
group to designate which controlled group they will be aggregated with 
the purposes of Code section 41(f).
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 63.
    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 24, 2010.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2010-5404 Filed 3-11-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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