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are updating the reported OMB burden
estimates to be consistent with what
was provided in the regulations.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households, farms, and business or
other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4,025,000.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 45
min.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 3,015,000.
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: January 28, 2014.
Christie Preston,
Supervisory Tax Analyst, Internal Revenue
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Form 8944 and Form 8948
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
8944, Preparer Hardship Waiver
Request, and Form 8948, Preparer
Explanation for Not Filing
Electronically.
SUMMARY:
Written comments should be
received on or before April 11, 2014 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Christie Preston, 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 Joseph Durbala at
(202) 317–5746, 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: Form 8944, Preparer Hardship
Waiver Request,
Title: Form 8948, Preparer
Explanation for Not Filing
Electronically.
OMB Number: 1545–2200.
Abstract Form 8944: A tax preparer
uses Form 8944 to request a waiver from
the requirement to file tax returns on
magnetic media when the filing of tax
returns on magnetic media would cause
a hardship.
Abstract, Form 8948: A specified tax
return preparer uses Form 8948 to
explain which exception applies when
a covered return is prepared and filed
on paper.
Current Actions: There is no change
in the paperwork burden previously
approved by OMB. This form is being
submitted for renewal purposes only.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
DATES:
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Affected Public: Businesses and other
for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
8,910,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 18,270,900
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 3, 2014.
Christie Preston,
IRS, Supervisory Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2014–02840 Filed 2–7–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for 637 Registration Program
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
SUMMARY:
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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 the 637
Registration Program.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before April 11, 2014 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Christie Preston, Internal Revenue
Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information on
the burden related to the 637
registration program should be directed
to R. Joseph Durbala, (202)–317–5746, 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: 637 Registration Program.
OMB Number: 1545–1835.
Form Number: 637
Abstract: The authority for the
requirement for registration is found in
Internal Revenue Code sections 4101
(Fuel Taxes), 4222 (Retailers and
Manufacturers Excise Taxes), 4682
(Ozone-depleting Chemicals Tax), and
the regulations. Form 637, Application
for Registration (For Certain Excise Tax
Activities) is used to apply for excise tax
registration for activities under sections
4101, 4222, and 4682. Common
activities for which persons are
registered include that of a refiner,
terminal operator, position holder,
throughputter, ultimate vendor, first
retail seller of certain heavy vehicles,
manufacturer of sport fishing
equipment, and to file a claim. The
information will be used to make an
informed decision on whether the
applicant/registrant qualifies for
registration.
Current Actions: There are no changes
being made to the burden associated
with the collection tools at this time.
However, this request will be used to
combine the associated burden of 1545–
0014 into this approval number.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4,840.
Estimated Average Time per
Respondent: 6 hours, 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 30,499.
The following paragraph applies to all
of the collections of information covered
by this notice:
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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 4, 2014.
Christie Preston,
Supervisory Tax Analyst, Internal Revenue
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–02844 Filed 2–7–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0605]
Proposed Information Collection
(Removal of Requirement to File
Direct-Pay Fee Agreements with the
Office of the General Counsel)
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Office of the General
Counsel (OGC), Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
modification of a collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Federal agencies are required to publish
notice in the Federal Register
concerning each modification of a
collection of information, including
SUMMARY:
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each proposed revision of a currently
approved collection, and allow 60 days
for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on
the removal of the requirement that
direct-pay fee agreements be filed with
both the agency of original jurisdiction
(AOJ) and OGC. Direct-pay fee
agreements would only be filed with the
AOJ.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before April 11, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Dana Raffaelli (022O), Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave.,
NW., Washington, DC 20420. Please
refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0605’’
in any correspondence. During the
comment period, comments may be
viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dana Raffaelli at (202) 461–7699 or FAX
(202) 273–6404. These are not toll-free
numbers.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Filing of Representatives’ Fee
Agreements.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0605
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstracts:
a. Summary of collection of
information: Accredited agents and
attorneys are required to file with the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs agreements
for the payment of fees charged for
representing claimants before VA. The
Secretary is authorized to review these
agreements either on his or her own
motion or upon the request of the
claimant who is a party to the
agreement. 38 U.S.C. 5904(c). The
purpose of the review is to determine
whether the fees charged are excessive
or unreasonable. Id. VA regulations
delegate the authority to receive and
review fee agreements to OGC. 38 CFR
14.636. Subject to certain limitations,
attorneys and agents may enter into
agreements with claimants that direct
VA to withhold representation fees from
any past-due benefits VA awards to the
claimant and pay the fee directly to the
agent or attorney. 38 U.S.C. 5904(d). To
process direct payments, VA requires
filing a copy of a fee agreement with the
local VA regional office where award
payments are processed, i.e., the AOJ.
38 CFR 14.636(h)(4). VA is amending
§ 14.636(g)(3) and (h)(4) to remove the
requirement that an agent or attorney
file a direct-pay fee agreement with both
OGC and the AOJ. The intended effect
of this amendment is to require that
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for 637 Registration Program
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
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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 the 637 Registration Program.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 11, 2014
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Christie Preston, Internal
Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20224.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information on
the burden related to the 637 registration program should be directed
to R. Joseph Durbala, (202)-317-5746, 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: 637 Registration Program.
OMB Number: 1545-1835.
Form Number: 637
Abstract: The authority for the requirement for registration is
found in Internal Revenue Code sections 4101 (Fuel Taxes), 4222
(Retailers and Manufacturers Excise Taxes), 4682 (Ozone-depleting
Chemicals Tax), and the regulations. Form 637, Application for
Registration (For Certain Excise Tax Activities) is used to apply for
excise tax registration for activities under sections 4101, 4222, and
4682. Common activities for which persons are registered include that
of a refiner, terminal operator, position holder, throughputter,
ultimate vendor, first retail seller of certain heavy vehicles,
manufacturer of sport fishing equipment, and to file a claim. The
information will be used to make an informed decision on whether the
applicant/registrant qualifies for registration.
Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the burden
associated with the collection tools at this time. However, this
request will be used to combine the associated burden of 1545-0014 into
this approval number.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,840.
Estimated Average Time per Respondent: 6 hours, 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30,499.
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 4, 2014.
Christie Preston,
Supervisory Tax Analyst, Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-02844 Filed 2-7-14; 8:45 am]
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