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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: March 7, 2013.
Yvette Lawrence,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013–05851 Filed 3–13–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Form 1128
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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
1128, Application to Adopt, Change, or
Retain a Tax Year.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before May 13, 2013 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Yvette Lawrence, 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 Martha R. Brinson,
at (202) 622–3869, or at Internal
Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
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maintenance, and purchase of services
to provide information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Approved: March 7, 2013.
Yvette Lawrence,
IRS Report Clearance Officer.
Title: Application to Adopt, Change,
or Retain a Tax Year.
OMB Number: 1545–0134.
Form Number: 1128.
Abstract: Section 442 of the Internal
Revenue Code requires that a change in
a taxpayer’s annual accounting period
be approved by the Secretary. Under
regulation section 1.442–1(b), a taxpayer
must file Form 1128 to secure prior
approval unless the taxpayer can
automatically make the change. The IRS
uses the information on the form to
determine whether the application
should be approved.
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, Individuals, Notfor-profit institutions, and Farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
9,788.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 23
hours, 43 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 232,066.
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,
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Former Prisoners of War will meet on
March 25–27, 2013, in Room 230 at VA
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Title 38, United States Code, for
Veterans who are former prisoners of
war, and to make recommendations on
the needs of such Veterans for
compensation, health care, and
rehabilitation.
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recent outreach efforts, as well as
briefings on the current programs of the
Veterans Benefits Administration and
the Veterans Health Administration on
providing care for Veterans who are
former prisoners of war. There will also
be numerous discussions and
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recommendations to the Secretary.
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(212C), 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20420, or email to
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the public seeking additional
information should contact Ms. Burd at
(202) 461–9149.
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By Direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1128
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
Form 1128, Application to Adopt, Change, or Retain a Tax Year.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 13, 2013 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette Lawrence, 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 Martha R.
Brinson, at (202) 622-3869, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129,
1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the
internet, at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Application to Adopt, Change, or Retain a Tax Year.
OMB Number: 1545-0134.
Form Number: 1128.
Abstract: Section 442 of the Internal Revenue Code requires that a
change in a taxpayer's annual accounting period be approved by the
Secretary. Under regulation section 1.442-1(b), a taxpayer must file
Form 1128 to secure prior approval unless the taxpayer can
automatically make the change. The IRS uses the information on the form
to determine whether the application should be approved.
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,
Individuals, Not-for-profit institutions, and Farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,788.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 23 hours, 43 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 232,066.
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: March 7, 2013.
Yvette Lawrence,
IRS Report Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-05841 Filed 3-13-13; 8:45 am]
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