Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 60107 [2021-23576]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 207 / Friday, October 29, 2021 / Notices OMB Number: 1545–0003. Form Number: Forms SS–4 and SS– 4PR. Abstract: Taxpayers who are required to have an identification number for use on any return, statement, or other document must prepare and file Form SS–4 or Form SS–4PR (Puerto Rico only) to obtain a number. The information is used by the Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration in tax administration and by the Bureau of the Census for business statistics. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the forms at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals or households, not-for-profit institutions, farms, federal government, and state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,965,735. Estimated Time per Respondent: .33 mins. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,340,812. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Oct 28, 2021 Jkt 256001 Approved: October 25, 2021. Sara L. Covington, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–23574 Filed 10–28–21; 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 (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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Excise Tax Relating to Gain or Other Income Realized by Any Person on Receipt of Greenmail. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 28, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Paul Adams, 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 Sara Covington, at (737)800– 6149, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Excise Tax Relating to Gain or Other Income Realized By Any Person on Receipt of Greenmail. OMB Number: 1545–1049. Regulation Project Number: TD 8379 (final). Form Number: 8725. Abstract: The regulations provide rules relating to the manner and method of reporting and paying the nondeductible 50 percent excise tax imposed by section 5881 of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the receipt of greenmail. The reporting requirements will be used to verify that the excise tax imposed under section 5881 is properly reported and timely paid. Form 8725 is used by persons who receive ‘‘greenmail’’ to compute and pay the excise tax on greenmail imposed under Internal Revenue Code section 5881. IRS uses the information to verify SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60107 that the correct amount of tax has been reported. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Responses: 12. Estimated Time per Response: 7 hours, 37 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 92. 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. Comments will be 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 has 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 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: October 25, 2021. Sara L. Covington, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–23576 Filed 10–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4461, 4461–A, 4461– B, and 4461–C Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 207 (Friday, October 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 60107]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23576]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Excise Tax Relating 
to Gain or Other Income Realized by Any Person on Receipt of Greenmail.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 28, 
2021 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Paul Adams, 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 Sara Covington, at 
(737)800-6149, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet 
at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Excise Tax Relating to Gain or Other Income Realized By Any 
Person on Receipt of Greenmail.
    OMB Number: 1545-1049.
    Regulation Project Number: TD 8379 (final).
    Form Number: 8725.
    Abstract: The regulations provide rules relating to the manner and 
method of reporting and paying the nondeductible 50 percent excise tax 
imposed by section 5881 of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to 
the receipt of greenmail. The reporting requirements will be used to 
verify that the excise tax imposed under section 5881 is properly 
reported and timely paid. Form 8725 is used by persons who receive 
``greenmail'' to compute and pay the excise tax on greenmail imposed 
under Internal Revenue Code section 5881. IRS uses the information to 
verify that the correct amount of tax has been reported.
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals and business or other for-profit 
organizations.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 12.
    Estimated Time per Response: 7 hours, 37 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 92.
    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. 
Comments will be 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 has 
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 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: October 25, 2021.
Sara L. Covington,
IRS Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2021-23576 Filed 10-28-21; 8:45 am]
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