Notice2024-04585
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8879-EX
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Published
March 5, 2024
Issuing agencies
Treasury DepartmentInternal Revenue Service
Abstract
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 15927]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04585]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8879-EX
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning IRS e-file Signature
Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 6, 2024 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal
Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20224, or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#433331226d202c2e2e262d3730032a31306d242c35"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="017173602f626e6c6c646f7572416873722f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>.
Include ``OMB Number 1545-2081-IRS e-file Signature Authorization
for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849'' in the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of this collection should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, at
(202) 317-5753, or 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#5e133f2c2a363f700c701c2c37302d31301e372c2d70393128"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="35785447415d541b671b77475c5b465a5b755c47461b525a43">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and
8849.
OMB Number: 1545-2081.
Form Number: 8879-EX.
Abstract: Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for
Forms 720, 2990, and 8849, will be used in the Modernized e-File
program. Form 8879-EX authorizes a taxpayer and an electronic return
originator (ERO) to use a personal identification number (PIN) to
electronically sign an electronic excise tax return and, if applicable,
authorize an electronic funds withdrawal.
Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at
this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,000.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hr., 12 mins.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16,750.
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.
Comments will be 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 has
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 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.
Approved: February 26, 2024.
Martha R. Brinson,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2024-04585 Filed 3-4-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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