2020-10427. Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request on Disclosure of Returns and Return Information by Other Agencies  

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    AGENCY:

    Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

    ACTION:

    Notice and request for comments.

    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 guidance on the disclosure of returns and return information by other Agencies.

    DATES:

    Written comments should be received on or before July 14, 2020 to be assured of consideration.

    ADDRESSES:

    Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to Ronald J. Durbala, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Disclosure of Returns and Return Information by Other Agencies.

    OMB Number: 1545-1757.

    Regulation Project Number: TD 9036.

    Abstract: In general, under the regulations, the IRS is permitted to authorize agencies with access to returns and return information under section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code to re-disclose returns and return information based on a written request and the Commissioner's approval, to any authorized recipient set forth in Code section 6103, subject to the same conditions and restrictions, and for the same purposes, as if the recipient had received the information from the IRS directly.

    Current Actions: There is no change to the burden previously approved by OMB. This request is being submitted for renewal purposes only.

    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

    Affected Public: Federal Government, State, Local, or Tribal Gov't.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 11.

    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour.

    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 11.

    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 Start Printed Page 29529proposed 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.

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    Approved: May 11, 2020.

    Ronald J. Durbala,

    IRS Tax Analyst.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-10427 Filed 5-14-20; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

Document Information

Published:
05/15/2020
Department:
Internal Revenue Service
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comments.
Document Number:
2020-10427
Dates:
Written comments should be received on or before July 14, 2020 to be assured of consideration.
Pages:
29528-29529 (2 pages)
PDF File:
2020-10427.Pdf