Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request Relating to Relief for Certain Spouses of Military Personnel, 47946-47947 [2023-15708]

Download as PDF 47946 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 25, 2023 / Notices 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 19, 2023. Molly J, Stasko, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–15701 Filed 7–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection: Comment Request for Disclosure of Returns and Return Information in Connection With Written Contracts or Agreements for the Acquisition of Property or Services for Tax Administration Purposes Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury, 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 Disclosure of Returns and Return Information in Connection with Written Contracts or Agreements for the Acquisition of Property or Services for Tax Administration Purposes. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Jul 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 Written comments should be received on or before September 25, 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 1545–1821 or TD 9327. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this collection 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: Disclosure of Returns and Return Information in Connection with Written Contracts or Agreements for the Acquisition of Property or Services for Tax Administration Purposes. OMB Number: 1545–1821. Regulation Project Number: TD 9327. Abstract: The regulations clarify that redisclosures of returns and return information by contractors to agents or subcontractors are permissible, and that the penalty provisions, written notification requirements, and safeguard requirements are applicable to these agents and subcontractors. Section 301.6103(n)–1(e)(3) of the regulations require that before the execution of a contract or agreement for the acquisition of property or services under which returns or return information will be disclosed, the contract or agreement must be made available to the IRS. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the collection at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 250. 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 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 19, 2023. Molly J. Stasko, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–15700 Filed 7–24–23; 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 Relating to Relief for Certain Spouses of Military Personnel 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 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 the requirements relating to the relief and procedures for spouses of U.S. servicemembers who are working in or claiming residence or domicile in a U.S. territory. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 25, 2023 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 25, 2023 / Notices Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include 1545–2169 or TD 9194, 9391, Notice 2010–31, 2011–16, 2012–41. Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations 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: Relief for Certain Spouses of Military Personnel. OMB Number: 1545–2169. Document Number(s): TD 9194, 9391 and Notices: 2010–30, 2011–16, and 2012–41. Abstract: The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (‘‘MSRRA’’) was signed into law on November 11, 2009 (Pub. L. 111–97). MSRRA applies to the 2009 and subsequent tax years. This collection provides guidance to taxpayers who claim the benefits of the tax provisions under MSRRA for the 2009 and subsequent tax years. These documents provide civilian spouses working in a U.S. territory but claiming a tax residence in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia (‘‘U.S. mainland’’) under MSRRA with an extension of time for paying the tax due the Internal Revenue Service (‘‘IRS’’) (Internal Revenue Code § 6161). Additionally, these documents provide civilian spouses working on the U.S. mainland but claiming a tax residence in a U.S. territory under MSRRA with guidance on filing claims for refund of federal income taxes that their employers withheld and remitted to the IRS or estimated tax payments the taxpayers paid to the IRS. Current Actions: There is no change to the burden previously approved by OMB. This form is being submitted for renewal purposes only. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,200. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hr. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,200. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Jul 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 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: July 19, 2023. Molly J. Stasko, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–15708 Filed 7–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8655 and Revenue Procedure 2012–32 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury, 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, Public Law 104–13. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47947 8655, Reporting Agent Authorization and Revenue Procedure 2012–32. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 25, 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 1545–1058 or Form 8655/ Revenue Procedure 2012–32. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this collection 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: Reporting Agent Authorization. OMB Number: 1545–1058. Form Number: Form 8655 and Revenue Procedure 2012–32. Abstract: Form 8655 allows a taxpayer to designate a reporting agent to file certain employment tax returns electronically or on magnetic tape, to receive copies of notices and other tax information, and to submit Federal tax deposits. This form allows IRS to disclose tax account information and to provide duplicate copies of taxpayer correspondence to authorized agents. Revenue Procedure 2012–32 provides the requirements for completing and submitting Form 8655, Reporting Agent Authorization. An Authorization allows a taxpayer to designate a Reporting Agent to perform certain acts on behalf of a taxpayer. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to this collection at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 114,250. Estimated Time per Respondent: 7.17 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 819,050. 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 E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15708]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted 
for Public Comment; Comment Request Relating to Relief for Certain 
Spouses of Military Personnel

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 the requirements relating to the relief and procedures for 
spouses of U.S. servicemembers who are working in or claiming residence 
or domicile in a U.S. territory.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 25, 
2023 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal 
Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution

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Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to [email protected]. 
Include 1545-2169 or TD 9194, 9391, Notice 2010-31, 2011-16, 2012-41. 
Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations 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 [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Relief for Certain Spouses of Military Personnel.
    OMB Number: 1545-2169.
    Document Number(s): TD 9194, 9391 and Notices: 2010-30, 2011-16, 
and 2012-41.
    Abstract: The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (``MSRRA'') was 
signed into law on November 11, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-97). MSRRA applies to 
the 2009 and subsequent tax years. This collection provides guidance to 
taxpayers who claim the benefits of the tax provisions under MSRRA for 
the 2009 and subsequent tax years. These documents provide civilian 
spouses working in a U.S. territory but claiming a tax residence in one 
of the 50 States or the District of Columbia (``U.S. mainland'') under 
MSRRA with an extension of time for paying the tax due the Internal 
Revenue Service (``IRS'') (Internal Revenue Code Sec.  6161). 
Additionally, these documents provide civilian spouses working on the 
U.S. mainland but claiming a tax residence in a U.S. territory under 
MSRRA with guidance on filing claims for refund of federal income taxes 
that their employers withheld and remitted to the IRS or estimated tax 
payments the taxpayers paid to the IRS.
    Current Actions: There is no change to the burden previously 
approved by OMB. This form is being submitted for renewal purposes 
only.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,200.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hr.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,200.
    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: July 19, 2023.
Molly J. Stasko,
Senior Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-15708 Filed 7-24-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P


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