Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request Concerning Information Reporting for SS-8 and SS-8(PR)
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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 information reporting for requesting a determination of the status of a worker under the common law rules for purposes of federal employment taxes and income tax withholding.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68583-68584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24827]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted
for Public Comment; Comment Request Concerning Information Reporting
for SS-8 and SS-8(PR)
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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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 information reporting for requesting a determination of the
status of a worker under the common law rules for purposes of federal
employment taxes and income tax withholding.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 16,
2023 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andr[eacute]s Garcia,
Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20224, or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#38484a59165b5755555d564c4b78514a4b165f574e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bececcdf90ddd1d3d3dbd0cacdfed7cccd90d9d1c8">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
include, ``OMB Number: 1545-0004--Public Comment Request Notice'' in
the Subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Ronald J.
Durbala, at (202) 317-5746, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526,
1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the
internet at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cf9d85a0bcaabfa7e18bbabdadaea3ae8fa6bdbce1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e0c14312d3b2e36701a2b2c3c3f323f1e372c2d70393128">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Request for Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of
Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding.
OMB Number: 1545-0004.
Form Project Number: Forms SS-8 and SS-8(PR).
Abstract: Firms and workers file Form SS-8 to request a
determination of the status of a worker under the common law rules for
purposes of federal employment taxes and income tax withholding.
Current Actions: This request is being submitted to update the
filing estimates. The estimated number of annual responses has
increased by 1,045. However, the total estimated burden has decreased
by 27,333 hours due to changes in the methodology.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations,
individuals, not-for-profit institutions, Federal government, farms,
and state, local or tribal governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,750.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 21 Hours 6 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 121,288.
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:
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
<bullet> 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.
Approved: November 9, 2022.
Ronald J. Durbala,
IRS Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2022-24827 Filed 11-14-22; 8:45 am]
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