Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request Concerning Information Reporting for SS-8 and SS-8(PR), 68583-68584 [2022-24827]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 219 / Tuesday, November 15, 2022 / Notices 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. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Approved: November 9, 2022. Ronald J. Durbala, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–24828 Filed 11–14–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Environmental Taxes 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 environmental taxes. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:16 Nov 14, 2022 Jkt 259001 Written comments should be received on or before January 16, 2023 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include OMB control number 1545– 1361 or Environmental Taxes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis at (202) 317–5751, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.L.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Environmental Taxes. OMB Number: 1545–1361. Regulation Project Number: TD 8662. Abstract: These regulations impose reporting and recordkeeping requirements necessary to implement Internal Revenue Code sections 4681 and 4682 relating to the tax on chemicals that deplete the ozone layer and on products containing such chemicals. The regulation affects manufacturers and importers of ozonedepleting chemicals, manufacturers of rigid foam insulation, and importers of products containing or manufactured with ozone-depleting chemicals manufacture, import, export, sell, or use ODCs. In addition, the regulation affects persons, other than manufacturers and importers of ozone-depleting chemicals, holding such chemicals for sale or for use in further manufacture on January 1, 1990, and on subsequent tax-increase dates. This regulation provides reporting and recordkeeping rules relating to taxes imposed on exports of ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs), taxes imposed on ODCs used as medical sterilant or propellants in metered-dose inhalers, and floor stocks taxes on ODCs. The rules affect persons, other than manufacturers and importers of ozone-depleting chemicals, holding such chemicals for sale or for use in further manufacture on January 1, 1990, and on subsequent tax-increase dates. This regulation provides reporting and recordkeeping rules relating to taxes imposed on exports of ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs), taxes imposed on ODCs used as medical sterilants or propellants in metered-dose inhalers, and floor stocks taxes on ODCs. Current Actions: There is no change to the paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00147 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68583 Affected Public: Business or other for profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 150,350. Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 75,265 hours. 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: November 9, 2022. Kerry L. Dennis, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–24853 Filed 11–14–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request Concerning Information Reporting for SS–8 and SS–8(PR) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1 68584 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 219 / Tuesday, November 15, 2022 / Notices The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the 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 information reporting for requesting a determination of the status of a worker under the common law rules for purposes of federal employment taxes and income tax withholding. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 16, 2023 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andre´s Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Please include, ‘‘OMB Number: 1545– 0004—Public Comment Request Notice’’ in the Subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Ronald J. Durbala, at (202) 317–5746, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding. OMB Number: 1545–0004. Form Project Number: Forms SS–8 and SS–8(PR). Abstract: Firms and workers file Form SS–8 to request a determination of the status of a worker under the common law rules for purposes of federal employment taxes and income tax withholding. Current Actions: This request is being submitted to update the filing estimates. The estimated number of annual responses has increased by 1,045. However, the total estimated burden has decreased by 27,333 hours due to changes in the methodology. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals, notfor-profit institutions, Federal government, farms, and state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,750. Estimated Time per Respondent: 21 Hours 6 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 121,288. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:16 Nov 14, 2022 Jkt 259001 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. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Approved: November 9, 2022. Ronald J. Durbala, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–24827 Filed 11–14–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Bureau of Fiscal Service Information Collection Request. Departmental Offices, U.S. Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests. DATES: Comments should be received on or before December 15, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submissions may be obtained from Melody Braswell by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling (202)-622–1035, or viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) Title: Accounts Receivable Forms for Debt Repayment. OMB Number: 1530–NEW. Form Number(s): FS Form 000122: Request for Recurring Electronic Payments; FS Form 000123: Financial Statement of Debtor. Abstract: The principal purpose for gathering this information is to evaluate a debtor’s ability to pay their debt and to obtain the debtor’s ACH payment information so recurring electronic payments can be set up to pay their debt. Current Actions: Fiscal Service will insert the new forms into the customer relationship management system, so it can be added to any of the Accounts Receivable Section letters and mailed by Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis. The forms are necessary to evaluate the debtor’s ability to pay their debt and obtain the debtor’s ACH payment information so recurring electronic payments can be set up to pay their debt. Type of Review: New. Affected Public: Individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 60 Total (FS Form 000122: 20 responses; FS Form 000123: 40 responses). Estimated Time per Respondent: FS Form 000122: 15 minutes; FS Form 000123: 45 minutes). E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68583-68584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24827]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted 
for Public Comment; Comment Request Concerning Information Reporting 
for SS-8 and SS-8(PR)

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 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 information reporting for requesting a determination of the 
status of a worker under the common law rules for purposes of federal 
employment taxes and income tax withholding.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 16, 
2023 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andr[eacute]s Garcia, 
Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20224, or by email to [email protected]. Please 
include, ``OMB Number: 1545-0004--Public Comment Request Notice'' in 
the Subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Ronald J. 
Durbala, at (202) 317-5746, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 
1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the 
internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Request for Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of 
Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding.
    OMB Number: 1545-0004.
    Form Project Number: Forms SS-8 and SS-8(PR).
    Abstract: Firms and workers file Form SS-8 to request a 
determination of the status of a worker under the common law rules for 
purposes of federal employment taxes and income tax withholding.
    Current Actions: This request is being submitted to update the 
filing estimates. The estimated number of annual responses has 
increased by 1,045. However, the total estimated burden has decreased 
by 27,333 hours due to changes in the methodology.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, 
individuals, not-for-profit institutions, Federal government, farms, 
and state, local or tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,750.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 21 Hours 6 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 121,288.
    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.
    Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is 
particularly interested in comments that:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility.
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the 
information collection; they will also become a matter of public 
record.

    Approved: November 9, 2022.
Ronald J. Durbala,
IRS Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2022-24827 Filed 11-14-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P


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