Internal Revenue Service March 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8874-A
Document Number: 2020-06657
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-31
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 Form 8874-A, Notice of Qualified Equity Investment for New Markets Credit.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 8857 and 8857(SP)
Document Number: 2020-06651
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-31
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 Forms 8857 and 8857(SP), Request for Innocent Spouse Relief.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 706-NA
Document Number: 2020-06595
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-31
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 Form 706-NA, U.S. Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request Concerning Rescission Request Procedures
Document Number: 2020-06544
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-30
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 rescission request procedures.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-06530
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-30
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. Due to the current health issue the nation is facing, we will not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will still be held via teleconference.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-06529
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-30
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. Due to the current health issue the nation is facing, we may not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will still be held via teleconference
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee
Document Number: 2020-06528
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-30
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Special Projects Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. Due to the current health issue the nation is facing, we will not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will still be held via teleconference.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request Concerning Tip Reporting Alternative Tip Agreement Used in the Cosmetology and Barber Industry
Document Number: 2020-06211
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-25
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 tip reporting alternative tip agreement used in the cosmetology and barber industry.
Covered Asset Acquisitions
Document Number: 2020-05551
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-03-23
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document contains final Income Tax Regulations under section 901(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) with respect to transactions that generally are treated as asset acquisitions for U.S. income tax purposes and either are treated as stock acquisitions or are disregarded for foreign income tax purposes. These regulations are necessary to provide guidance on applying section 901(m). These regulations affect taxpayers claiming foreign tax credits.
Regulations Enabling Elections for Certain Transactions Under Section 336(e)
Document Number: 2020-05997
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-03-20
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request Relating to Low-Income Housing Credit-Carryover Allocations, Binding Agreement, & Utility Allowances
Document Number: 2020-05917
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-20
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 carryover allocations and other rules relating to the low- income housing credit, and the section 42 utility allowance regulations concerning the low-income housing tax credit.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for the Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheets
Document Number: 2020-05852
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-20
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 the standardized list of required intake and quality review questions.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05660
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-18
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given for an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 and Friday, March 27, 2020. This meeting was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13706) as a face to face meeting. Out of an abundance of caution, certain government travel has been temporarily suspended. Due to these circumstances, we will not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will now proceed via teleconference.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05659
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-18
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given for an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 and Friday, March 27, 2020. This meeting was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13707) as a face to face meeting. Out of an abundance of caution, certain government travel has been temporarily suspended. Due to these circumstances, we will not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will now proceed via teleconference.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee
Document Number: 2020-05658
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-18
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given for an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Special Projects Project Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 and Tuesday, March 24, 2020. This meeting was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13705) as a face to face meeting. Out of an abundance of caution, certain government travel has been temporarily suspended. Due to these circumstances, we will not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will now proceed via teleconference.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05657
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-18
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given for an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 and Tuesday, March 24, 2020. This meeting was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13706) as a face to face meeting. Out of an abundance of caution, certain government travel has been temporarily suspended. Due to these circumstances, we will not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will now proceed via teleconference.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05656
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-18
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given for an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Notices and Correspondence Project Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 and Friday, March 27, 2020. This meeting was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020 (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13708), as a face to face meeting. Out of an abundance of caution, certain government travel has been temporarily suspended. Due to these circumstances, we will not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will now proceed via teleconference.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05655
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-18
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given for an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 and Tuesday, March 24, 2020. This meeting was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13706) as a face to face meeting. Out of an abundance of caution, certain government travel has been temporarily suspended. Due to these circumstances, we will not be able to meet the 15-calendar notice threshold. This meeting will now proceed via teleconference.
Proposed Reinstatement of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request Relating to the Research Applied Analytics & Statistics (RAAS) Comprehensive Taxpayer Attitude Survey
Document Number: 2020-05474
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-17
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 information collection, 2020 Research Applied Analytics & Statistics (RAAS) Comprehensive Taxpayer Attitude Survey.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request Concerning Treatment of Gain From Disposition of Certain Natural Resource Recapture Property
Document Number: 2020-05473
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-17
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 treatment of gain from disposition of certain natural resource recapture property.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Forms
Document Number: 2020-05472
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-17
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 employer's annual federal unemployment (FUTA) tax returns.
Guidance Under Section 355(e) Regarding Predecessors, Successors, and Limitation on Gain Recognition; Guidance Under Section 355(f); Correction
Document Number: 2020-05041
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-03-17
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document contains a correction to final regulations (TD 9888) that were published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. The final regulations provide guidance regarding the distribution by a distributing corporation of stock or securities of a controlled corporation without the recognition of income, gain, or loss.
Guidance Under Section 355(e) Regarding Predecessors, Successors, and Limitation on Gain Recognition; Guidance Under Section 355(f); Correcting Amendment
Document Number: 2020-05040
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-03-17
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document contains a correction to Treasury Decision 9888, which was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Treasury Decision 9888 contained final regulations providing guidance regarding the distribution by a distributing corporation of stock or securities of a controlled corporation without the recognition of income, gain, or loss.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05121
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-13
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13706).
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05120
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-13
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Taxpayer Communications Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13707).
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05119
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-13
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Notices and Correspondence Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13708).
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee
Document Number: 2020-05118
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-13
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Special Projects Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13705).
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05117
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-13
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Tax Forms and Publications Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13706).
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-05116
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-13
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Special Projects Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13706).
User Fees for Offers in Compromise
Document Number: 2020-05115
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-03-13
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document contains the final regulations that provide user fees for offers in compromise. The final regulations affect taxpayers who wish to pay their Federal tax liabilities through offers in compromise.
Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request Relating To Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)
Document Number: 2020-05084
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-12
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 new collection, Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation), proposed by the Agency.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee
Document Number: 2020-04793
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-10
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for the IRS Taxpayer Burden Surveys
Document Number: 2020-04733
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-09
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Wage and Investment Strategies and Solutions Behavioral Laboratory Customer Surveys and Support.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee
Document Number: 2020-04680
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-09
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-04674
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-09
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Communications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-04673
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-09
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-04672
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-09
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-04671
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-09
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Line Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee
Document Number: 2020-04670
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-09
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Use of Differential Income Stream as an Application of the Income Method and as a Consideration in Assessing the Best Method; Correcting Amendment
Document Number: 2020-04485
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-03-09
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document contains corrections to Treasury Decision TD 9630, which was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Treasury Decision 9630 contains final regulations that implement the use of the differential income stream as a consideration in assessing the best sharing arrangement and as a specified application of the income method.
Meals and Entertainment Expenses Under Section 274; Change of Hearing Date
Document Number: 2020-04561
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-03-06
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document changes the date of a public hearing on proposed regulations that provide guidance under section 274 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) regarding certain statutory amendments made to section 274 by 2017 legislation.
Regulations Relating to Withholding and Reporting Tax on Certain U.S. Source Income Paid to Foreign Persons; Correcting Amendment
Document Number: 2020-04113
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-03-06
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document contains corrections to final regulations (TD 9890) that were published in the Federal Register on Thursday, January 2, 2020. The final regulations provide guidance on certain due diligence and reporting rules applicable to persons making certain U.S. source payments to foreign person and guidance on certain aspects of reporting by foreign financial institutions on U.S. accounts.
Advisory Group to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue; Charter Renewal
Document Number: 2020-04515
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-03-05
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The Charter for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Committee (TAP), has been renewed for a two-year period beginning February 20, 2020.
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