Notice2025-11364

Agency Collection Activities; Requesting Comments on Form 8288-B

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June 20, 2025

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 117 (Friday, June 20, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 26414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-11364]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Agency Collection Activities; Requesting Comments on Form 8288-B

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined 
in this notice.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 19, 2025 
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#1d6d6f7c337e7270707873696e5d746f6e337a726b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c9b9bba8e7aaa6a4a4aca7bdba89a0bbbae7aea6bf">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Include OMB Control No. 
1545-1060 in the subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of this collection should be directed to Jason Schoonmaker, 
(801) 620-2128.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the 
general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on 
proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This 
helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its 
information collection requirements. 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.
    Title: Application for Withholding Certificate for Dispositions by 
Foreign Persons of U.S. Property Interests.
    OMB Number: 1545-1060.
    Form Number: 8288-B.
    Abstract: Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code requires 
transferees to withhold tax on the amount realized from sales or other 
dispositions by foreign persons of U.S. real property interests. Code 
sections 1445(b) and (c) allow the withholding to be reduced or 
eliminated under certain circumstances. Form 8288-B is used to apply 
for a withholding certificate from IRS to reduce or eliminate the 
withholding required by Code section 1445.
    Current Actions: There is no change to the existing collection.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 2,600.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 5 hours, 46 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15,002.

    Dated: June 17, 2025.
Jason M. Schoonmaker,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2025-11364 Filed 6-18-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P


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