Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2001-20, 19581-19582 [2013-07529]

Download as PDF pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 62 / Monday, April 1, 2013 / Notices and/or to pay the estate (and generationskipping) taxes and to explain why the extension should be granted. IRS uses the information to decide whether the extension should be granted. Current Actions: There is no change in the paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,500. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour 52 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34,410. (4) Title: Corporation Application for Tentative Refund. OMB Number: 1545–0582. Form Number: 1139. Abstract: Form 1139 is filed by corporations that expect to have a net operating loss, net capital loss, or unused general business credits, carried back to a prior tax year. IRS uses Form 1139 to determine if the amount of the loss or unused credits is proper. Current Actions: There is no change in the paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,750. Estimated Time per Respondent: 44 hrs., 25 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 165,938. (5) Title: Information Return for TaxExempt Private Activity Bond Issues (Form 8038), Information Return for Tax-Exempt Governmental Obligation (Form 8038–G), and Information Return for Small Tax-Exempt Governmental Bond Issues, Leases, and Installment Sales (Form 8038–GC). OMB Number: 1545–0720. Form Number: 8038, 8038–G, and 8038–GC. Abstract: Issuers of state or local bonds must comply with certain information reporting requirements contained in Internal Revenue Code section 149 to qualify for tax exemption. The information must be reported by the issuers about bonds issued by them during each preceding calendar quarter. Forms 8038, 8038 G, and 8038 GC are used to provide the IRS with the information required by Code section 149 and to monitor the requirements of Code sections 141 through 150. Current Actions: There is no change in the paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:34 Mar 29, 2013 Jkt 229001 Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Governments and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 39,491. Estimated Time per Respondent: 21 hours 4 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 831,714. 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 19, 2013. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–07561 Filed 3–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2001– 20 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19581 Notice and request for comments. ACTION: 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 Revenue Procedure 2001–20, Voluntary Compliance on Alien Withholding Program (‘‘VCAP’’). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 31, 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 revenue procedure should be directed to Martha R. Brinson at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3869, or through the Internet at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Voluntary Compliance on Alien Withholding Program (‘‘VCAP’’). OMB Number: 1545–1735. Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 2001–20. Abstract: The revenue procedure will improve voluntary compliance of colleges and universities in connection with their obligations to report, withhold and pay taxes due on compensation paid to foreign students and scholars (nonresident aliens). The revenue procedure provides an optional opportunity for colleges and universities which have not fully complied with their tax obligations concerning nonresident aliens to self-audit and come into compliance with applicable reporting and payment requirements. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the revenue procedure at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions, and state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 495. Estimated Time per Respondent: 700 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 346,500. E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 19582 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 62 / Monday, April 1, 2013 / Notices 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 19, 2013. Yvette Lawrence, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–07529 Filed 3–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC); Nominations Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury. ACTION: Request for Nominations. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requests nominations of individuals for selection to the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC). Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for IRPAC membership, including the applicant’s past or current affiliations and dealings with the particular tax segment or segments of VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:34 Mar 29, 2013 Jkt 229001 the community that he or she wishes to represent on the committee. In addition to individual nominations, the IRS is soliciting nominations from professional and public interest groups that wish to have representatives on the IRPAC. IRPAC will be comprised of 21 members. There are eight positions open for calendar year 2014. It is important that IRPAC continue to represent a diverse taxpayer and stakeholder base. Accordingly, to maintain membership diversity, selection is based on the applicant’s qualifications as well as the taxpayer or stakeholder base he/she represents. The IRPAC advises the IRS on information reporting issues of mutual concern to the private sector and the federal government. The committee works with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and other IRS leadership to provide recommendations on a wide range of information reporting administration issues. Membership is balanced to include representation from the tax professional community, small and large businesses, banks, insurance companies, colleges and universities, and industries such as securities, payroll, finance and software. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before May 31, 2013. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to: Ms. Caryl Grant, National Public Liaison, CL:NPL:SRM, Room 7559 IR, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, Attn: IRPAC Nominations. Applications may be submitted via fax to 202–622–8345. Application packages are available on the IRS Web site at https://www.irs.gov/ Tax-Professionals. Application packages may also be requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202–622– 6440 (not a toll-free number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MS. Caryl Grant at 202–622–6440 (not a tollfree number) or PublicLiaison@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established in 1991 in response to an administrative recommendation in the final Conference Report of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, the IRPAC works closely with the IRS to provide recommendations on a wide range of issues intended to improve the information reporting program and achieve fairness to taxpayers. Conveying the public’s perception of IRS activities to the Commissioner, the IRPAC is comprised of individuals who bring substantial, disparate experience and diverse backgrounds to the Committee’s activities. Each IRPAC member is nominated by the Commissioner with the concurrence of the Secretary of Treasury to serve a PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 three-year term. Working groups address policies and administration issues specific to information reporting. Members are not paid for their services. However, travel expenses for working sessions, public meetings and orientation sessions, such as airfare, per diem, and transportation are reimbursed within prescribed federal travel limitations. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged, and all individuals will be notified when selections have been made. In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process including fingerprints, annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal check and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional Responsibility will be conducted. Federally registered lobbyists cannot be members of the IRPAC. Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments to the IRPAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS policies. The IRS has special interest in assuring that women and men, members of all races and national origins, and individuals with disabilities are welcomed for service on advisory committees: and therefore, extends particular encouragement to nominations from such appropriately qualified candidates. Dated: March 22, 2013. John Lipold, Designated Federal Official, National Public Liaison. [FR Doc. 2013–07556 Filed 3–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION Notice of Open Public Hearing U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. ACTION: Notice of open public hearing— April 4, 2013, Washington, DC. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: William A. Reinsch, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on ‘‘the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.’’ Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 62 (Monday, April 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19581-19582]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07529]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2001-
20

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 
Revenue Procedure 2001-20, Voluntary Compliance on Alien Withholding 
Program (``VCAP'').

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 31, 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 revenue procedure should be directed to Martha R. Brinson 
at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-3869, or through the Internet at 
Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Voluntary Compliance on Alien Withholding Program 
(``VCAP'').
    OMB Number: 1545-1735.
    Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 2001-20.
    Abstract: The revenue procedure will improve voluntary compliance 
of colleges and universities in connection with their obligations to 
report, withhold and pay taxes due on compensation paid to foreign 
students and scholars (nonresident aliens). The revenue procedure 
provides an optional opportunity for colleges and universities which 
have not fully complied with their tax obligations concerning 
nonresident aliens to self-audit and come into compliance with 
applicable reporting and payment requirements.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the revenue 
procedure at this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions, and state, local or 
tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 495.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 700 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 346,500.

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    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 19, 2013.
Yvette Lawrence,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-07529 Filed 3-29-13; 8:45 am]
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