E6-20085. Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 97-64  

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    AGENCY:

    Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

    ACTION:

    Notice and request for comments.

    SUMMARY:

    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 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Notice 97-64, Temporary Regulations To Be Issued Under Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code (Applying Section 1(h) to Capital Gain Dividends of RICs and REITs).

    DATES:

    Written comments should be received on or before January 29, 2007 to be assured of consideration.

    ADDRESSES:

    Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Requests for additional information or copies of notice should be directed toR. Joseph Durbala, (202) 622-3634, at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Temporary Regulations To Be Issued Under Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code (Applying Section 1(h) to Capital Gain Dividends of RICs and REITs).

    OMB Number: 1545-1565.

    Notice Number: Notice 97-64.

    Abstract: Notice 97-64 describes temporary regulations that will permit Regulated Investment Companies (RICs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to distribute multiple classes of capital gain dividends.

    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at this time. This submission is being made for renewal purposes only.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, and individuals.

    The burden for the collection of information in sections 9 and 10 of Notice 97-64 is reflected in the burden for Form 1099-DIV and Form 2439.

    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 Start Printed Page 68898revenue 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.

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    Approved: November 13, 2006.

    Glenn P. Kirkland,

    IRS Reports Clearance Officer.

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    [FR Doc. E6-20085 Filed 11-27-06; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

Document Information

Comments Received:
0 Comments
Published:
11/28/2006
Department:
Internal Revenue Service
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comments.
Document Number:
E6-20085
Dates:
Written comments should be received on or before January 29, 2007 to be assured of consideration.
Pages:
68897-68898 (2 pages)
PDF File:
e6-20085.pdf