96-12204. Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 941c and 941cPR  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 24530-24531]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-12204]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
    
    Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 941c and 941cPR
    
    AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
    
    ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
    
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    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 
    Form 941c, Supporting Statement To Correct Information and Form 941cPR, 
    Planilla Para La Correccion De Informacion.
    
    DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 15, 1996, 
    to be assured of consideration.
    
    ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Garrick R. Shear, Internal 
    Revenue Service, room 5571, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
    DC 20224.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
    copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Martha R. 
    Brinson, (202) 622-3869, Internal Revenue Service, room 5571, 1111 
    Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
        Title: Form 941c, Supporting Statement To Correct Information and 
    Form 941cPR, Planilla Para La Correccion De Information.
        OMB Number: 1545-0256.
        Form Number: Forms 941c and 941cPR.
        Abstract: Form 941c (or Form 941cPR for use in Puerto Rico to 
    correct FICA tax only) is used by employers to correct previously 
    reported FICA or income tax data. The forms may be used to support a 
    credit or adjustment claimed on a current return for an error in a 
    prior return period. The information is used to reconcile wages and 
    taxes previously reported or used to support a claim for refund credit 
    or adjustment of FICA or income tax.
        Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the forms at 
    this time.
        Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
        Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, not-
    for-profit institutions, and State, local or tribal governments.
        Estimated Number of Respondents: 958,050.
    
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        Estimated Time per Respondent: 8hr. 54 min.
        Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,528,697.
        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; and (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.
    
        Approved: May 8, 1996.
    Garrick R. Shear,
    IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
    [FR Doc. 96-12204 Filed 5-14-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4830-01-U
    
    

Document Information

Published:
05/15/1996
Department:
Treasury Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comments.
Document Number:
96-12204
Dates:
Written comments should be received on or before July 15, 1996, to be assured of consideration.
Pages:
24530-24531 (2 pages)
PDF File:
96-12204.pdf