Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Deductions and Reductions in Earnings and Profits (or Accumulated Profits) With Respect to Certain Foreign Deferred Compensation Plans Maintained by Certain Foreign Corporations or by Foreign Branches of Domestic Corporations, 52970 [2017-24648]

Download as PDF 52970 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 15, 2017 / Notices Estimated Number of Respondents: 26 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,500. 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: November 8, 2017. Laurie Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2017–24649 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES [EE–14–81] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Deductions and Reductions in Earnings and Profits (or Accumulated Profits) With Respect to Certain Foreign Deferred Compensation Plans Maintained by Certain Foreign Corporations or by Foreign Branches of Domestic Corporations Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Nov 14, 2017 Jkt 244001 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning information collection requirements related to deductions and reductions in earnings and profits (or accumulated profits) with respect to certain foreign deferred compensation plans maintained by certain foreign corporations or by foreign branches of domestic corporations. ACTION: Written comments should be received on or before January 16, 2018 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to L. Brimmer, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulation should be directed to Taquesha Cain, at (202) 317– 8979 Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Taquesha.R.Cain@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Deductions and Reductions in Earnings and Profits (or Accumulated Profits) With Respect to Certain Foreign Deferred Compensation Plans Maintained by Certain Foreign Corporations or by Foreign Branches of Domestic Corporations. OMB Number: 1545–1393. Regulation Project Number: EE–14– 81. Abstract: The regulation provides guidance regarding the limitations on deductions and adjustments to earnings and profits (or accumulated profits) for certain foreign deferred compensation plans. The information required by the regulation will be used by the IRS to administer section 404A of the Internal Revenue Code and to accurately determine the correct deductions and reductions in earnings and profits attributable to deferred compensation plans maintained by foreign subsidiaries and foreign branches of domestic corporations. 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: 1,250. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Time per Respondent: 508 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 634,450. 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: November 8, 2017. L. Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 52970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-24648]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[EE-14-81]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Deductions and 
Reductions in Earnings and Profits (or Accumulated Profits) With 
Respect to Certain Foreign Deferred Compensation Plans Maintained by 
Certain Foreign Corporations or by Foreign Branches of Domestic 
Corporations

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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. The IRS is soliciting comments 
concerning information collection requirements related to deductions 
and reductions in earnings and profits (or accumulated profits) with 
respect to certain foreign deferred compensation plans maintained by 
certain foreign corporations or by foreign branches of domestic 
corporations.

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DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 16, 
2018 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to L. Brimmer, Internal Revenue 
Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the regulation should be directed to Taquesha Cain, at (202) 
317-8979 Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, 
or through the internet at Taquesha.R.Cain@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Deductions and Reductions in Earnings and Profits (or 
Accumulated Profits) With Respect to Certain Foreign Deferred 
Compensation Plans Maintained by Certain Foreign Corporations or by 
Foreign Branches of Domestic Corporations.
    OMB Number: 1545-1393.
    Regulation Project Number: EE-14-81.
    Abstract: The regulation provides guidance regarding the 
limitations on deductions and adjustments to earnings and profits (or 
accumulated profits) for certain foreign deferred compensation plans. 
The information required by the regulation will be used by the IRS to 
administer section 404A of the Internal Revenue Code and to accurately 
determine the correct deductions and reductions in earnings and profits 
attributable to deferred compensation plans maintained by foreign 
subsidiaries and foreign branches of domestic corporations.
    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 for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,250.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 508 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 634,450.
    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: November 8, 2017.
L. Brimmer,
Senior Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2017-24648 Filed 11-14-17; 8:45 am]
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