2017-06926. Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code  

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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. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

    DATES:

    Written comments should be received on or before June 6, 2017 to be assured of consideration.

    ADDRESSES:

    Direct all written comments to Laurie E. Brimmer, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Form 1023-EZ Streamlined.

    OMB Number: 1545-0056.

    Form Number: Forms 1023 and 1023-EZ.

    Abstract: Form 1023 is filed by applicants seeking Federal income tax exemption as organizations described in section 501(c)(3). IRS uses the information to determine if the applicant is exempt and whether the applicant is a private foundation. Form Start Printed Page 170881023-EZ is a simplified version of Form 1023, to be filled by organization who meets certain criteria.

    Current Actions: The PATH Act presents legislative changes that amended Form 1023 and caused a reduction of burden by consolidating portions of the Form 1023. The changes on the Form 1023 will decrease burden hours by 44,954. There are no changes to Form 1023-EZ.

    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 80,000.

    Estimated Time per Respondents: 58.93 hours.

    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,714,236.

    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.

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    Approved: March 27, 2017.

    Laurie Brimmer,

    Senior Tax Analyst.

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    [FR Doc. 2017-06926 Filed 4-6-17; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

Document Information

Published:
04/07/2017
Department:
Internal Revenue Service
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comments.
Document Number:
2017-06926
Dates:
Written comments should be received on or before June 6, 2017 to be assured of consideration.
Pages:
17087-17088 (2 pages)
PDF File:
2017-06926.pdf