Notice2026-04834

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Form 8233

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Published
March 12, 2026

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Treasury DepartmentInternal Revenue Service

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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 91, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12277-12278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04834]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Form 
8233

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

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IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined 
in this notice.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 11, 2026 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#205052410e434f4d4d454e5453604952530e474f56"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="760604175815191b1b13180205361f040558111900">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Include ``OMB Control No. 
1545-0795'' in the subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: View the latest drafts of the tax 
forms related to the information collection listed in this notice at 
<a href="https://www.irs.gov/draft-tax-forms">https://www.irs.gov/draft-tax-forms</a>. 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, and 
viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include 
in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as 
sensitive personal information. 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: Exemption From Withholding on Compensation for Independent 
(and Certain Dependent) Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien 
Individual.
    OMB Control Number: 1545-0795.
    Form Number: 8233.
    Abstract: Compensation paid to a nonresident alien individual in 
the United States for independent personal services (self-employment) 
or certain dependent personal services (employee) is generally subject 
to 30% withholding or graduated rates. However, compensation may be 
exempt from withholding because of a tax treaty. Form 8233 is used to 
request exemption from withholding.
    Current Actions: There is no change to the previously approved 
information collection.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 28,650.
    Estimated Time per Response: 8 hours, 57 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 256,418.

    Dated: March 10, 2026.
LaNita Van Dyke,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2026-04834 Filed 3-11-26; 8:45 am]
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