Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4419., 52969-52970 [2017-24649]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 15, 2017 / Notices Regulation, TD 9467—Measurement of Assets and Liabilities for Pension Funding Purposes, and Notice 2014– 53—Pension Funding Stabilization under the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (HAFTA). 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 regulations should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke at (202) 371–6009, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Lanita.VanDyke@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Measurement of Assets and Liabilities for Pension Funding Purposes. OMB Number: 1545–2095. Regulation Project Number: REG– 139236–07 (TD 9467) and Notice 2014– 53. Abstract: In order to implement the statutory provisions under sections 430 and 436, this final regulation contains collections of information in §§ 1.430(f)–1(f), 1.430(h)(2)–1(e), 1.436– 1(f), and 1.436–1(h). The information required under § 1.430(f)–1(f) is required in order for plan sponsors to make elections regarding a plan’s credit balances upon occasion. The information under § 1.430(g)–1(d)(3) is required in order for a plan sponsor to include as a plan asset a contribution made to avoid a restriction under section 436. The information required under § 1.430(h)(2)–1(e) is required in order for a plan sponsor to make an election to use an alternative interest rate for purposes of determining a plan’s funding obligations under § 1.430(h)(2)– 1. The information required under §§ 1.436–1(f) and 1.436–1(h) is required in order for a qualified defined benefit plan’s enrolled actuary to provide a timely certification of the plan’s adjusted funding target attainment percentage (AFTAP) for each plan year to avoid certain benefit restrictions. The Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (HATFA), Public Law 113–159, was enacted on August 8, 2014, and was effective retroactively for single employer defined benefit pension plans, optional for plan years beginning in 2013 and mandatory for plan years beginning in 2014. Notice 2014–53 provides guidance on these changes to the funding stabilization rules for single-employer pension plans. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Nov 14, 2017 Jkt 244001 Current Actions: There is no change to TD 9465 or Notice 2014–53. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals, business or other for-profit organizations, not-forprofit institutions and Federal, state, local or tribal governments. TD 9467 Estimated Number of Respondents: 80,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1.5 hrs. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 120,000. Notice 2014–53 Estimated Number of Respondents: 76,600. Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 38,000. 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: November 8, 2017. Laurie Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2017–24662 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52969 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4419. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, 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. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 4419, Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE). 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 form and instructions should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke at (202) 317–6009, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Lanita.VanDyke@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE). OMB Number: 1545–0387. Form Number: 4419. Abstract: Under section 6011(e)(2)(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, any person, including corporations, partnerships, individuals, estates and trusts, who is required to file 250 or more information returns must file such returns magnetically or electronically. Payers required to file on magnetic media or electronically must complete Form 4419 to receive authorization to file. 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, non-profit institutions, and Federal, State, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,000. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1 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. [FR Doc. 2017–24648 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0080] Agency Information Collection Activity: Funeral Arrangements Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52969-52970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-24649]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4419.

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, 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. Currently, the IRS is soliciting 
comments concerning Form 4419, Application for Filing Information 
Returns Electronically (FIRE).

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 form and instructions should be directed to LaNita Van 
Dyke at (202) 317-6009, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet 
at Lanita.VanDyke@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically 
(FIRE).
    OMB Number: 1545-0387.
    Form Number: 4419.
    Abstract: Under section 6011(e)(2)(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, 
any person, including corporations, partnerships, individuals, estates 
and trusts, who is required to file 250 or more information returns 
must file such returns magnetically or electronically. Payers required 
to file on magnetic media or electronically must complete Form 4419 to 
receive authorization to file.
    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, non-
profit institutions, and Federal, State, local or tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,000.

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    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]
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