Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Information Collection Tool Relating to the Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund, 42978 [2021-16713]

Download as PDF 42978 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 148 / Thursday, August 5, 2021 / Notices (USMMA) appeared in the Federal Register (Vol. 47, No. 98, p. 21811, dated May 20, 1982) as a final rule. Part 310.57(a) of 46 CFR provides for the collection of information from anyone who is a prospect for admission. It states that ‘‘all candidates shall submit an application for admission to the Academy’s Admissions Office.’’ Thus, the collection of information through the use of a digital application is the primary means by which selections for admission are made. The information collection consists of Part I, the Academic Information Request, Candidate Activities Record, three School Official Evaluation and Biographical Essay and Candidate Fitness Assessment. Part I of the form is completed by individuals wishing to be admitted as students to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The information from the Academic Information Request, Candidate Activities Record, School Official Evaluations and Biographical Essay is used by the USMMA admissions staff and its Candidate Evaluation Board to select the best qualified candidates for the Academy. Respondents: Individuals desiring to become students at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,000. Estimated Hours per Response: 5 Hours. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,000. Frequency of Response: Annually. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.) * * * By Order of the Acting Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–16714 Filed 8–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Information Collection Tool Relating to the Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Aug 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 Notice and request for comments. ACTION: 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 continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning return by a shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or qualified electing fund. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 4, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, 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 should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202) 317–5751 or Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. OMB Number: 1545–1002. Form Number: 8621. Abstract: Form 8621 is filed by a U.S. shareholder who owns stock in a foreign investment company. The form is used to report income, make an election to extend the time for payment of tax, and to pay an additional tax and interest amount. The IRS uses Form 8621 to determine if these shareholders have correctly reported amounts of income, made the election correctly, and have correctly computed the additional tax and interest amount. Current Actions: There is no change in the form or paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations and individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,333. Estimated Time per Response: 48 hours, 44 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 64,971. The following paragraph applies to all 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00203 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if 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: July 29, 2021. ChaKinna B. Clemons, Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–16713 Filed 8–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project 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 continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning performance and quality for small wind energy property. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 4, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 148 (Thursday, August 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 42978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16713]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Information Collection 
Tool Relating to the Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign 
Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund

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 
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning return 
by a shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or qualified 
electing fund.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 4, 2021 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, 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 should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202) 317-
5751 or Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment 
Company or Qualified Electing Fund.
    OMB Number: 1545-1002.
    Form Number: 8621.
    Abstract: Form 8621 is filed by a U.S. shareholder who owns stock 
in a foreign investment company. The form is used to report income, 
make an election to extend the time for payment of tax, and to pay an 
additional tax and interest amount. The IRS uses Form 8621 to determine 
if these shareholders have correctly reported amounts of income, made 
the election correctly, and have correctly computed the additional tax 
and interest amount.
    Current Actions: There is no change in the form or paperwork burden 
previously approved by OMB.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations and 
individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,333.
    Estimated Time per Response: 48 hours, 44 min.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 64,971.
    The following paragraph applies to all 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 if 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: July 29, 2021.
ChaKinna B. Clemons,
Supervisory Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2021-16713 Filed 8-4-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P


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