Notice2025-13408
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Forms 14039 and 14039 (SP) Identity Theft Affidavit, and Forms 14039-B and 14039-B (SP) Business Identity Theft Affidavit
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Published
July 17, 2025
Issuing agencies
Treasury DepartmentInternal Revenue Service
Abstract
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 135 (Thursday, July 17, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33471-33472]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-13408]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on
Forms 14039 and 14039 (SP) Identity Theft Affidavit, and Forms 14039-B
and 14039-B (SP) Business Identity Theft Affidavit
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 September 15,
2025 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal
Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution
[[Page 33472]]
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8dfdffeca3eee2e0e0e8e3f9fecde4fffea3eae2fb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5a5a7b4fbb6bab8b8b0bba1a695bca7a6fbb2baa3">[email protected]</span></a>.
Include ``OMB Control No. 1545-2139--Forms 14039, 14039(SP), 14039-B,
and 14039-B(SP)'' in the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of this collection should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, (202)
317-6009.
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: Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, Form 14039 (SP),
Declaraci[oacute]n Jurada sobre el Robo de Identidad, Form 14039-B,
Business Identity Theft Affidavit and Form 14039-B (SP),
Declaraci[oacute]n Jurada sobre el Robo de Identidad de un Negocio
OMB Control Number: 1545-2139.
Form Number: 14039, 14039(SP) 14039-B and 14039-B(SP).
Abstract: The primary purpose of these forms is to provide a method
of reporting identity theft issues to the IRS so that the IRS may
document situations where individuals or businesses are or may be
victims of identity theft. Additional purposes include the use in the
determination of proper tax liability and to relieve taxpayer burden.
The information may be disclosed only as provided by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
Current Actions: There is no change to the previously approved
information collection.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit organizations and not-for-profit institutions.
Form 14039 and 14039 (SP)
Estimated Number of Responses: 354,501.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hours, 20 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 850,802.
Form 14039-B and 14039-B (SP)
Estimated Number of Responses: 75,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 18 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34,500.
LaNita Van Dyke,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2025-13408 Filed 7-16-25; 8:45 am]
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