Notice2026-07539
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Application for Extension of Time To Furnish Recipient Statements
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Published
April 17, 2026
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 91, Number 74 (Friday, April 17, 2026)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07539]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on
Application for Extension of Time To Furnish Recipient Statements
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 June 16, 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#245456450a474b4949414a5057644d56570a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="641416054a070b0909010a1017240d16174a030b12">[email protected]</span></a>. Include ``OMB Control No.
1545-2313'' in the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of this collection should be directed to Kerry Dennis, (202)
317-5751.
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: Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient
Statements.
OMB Control Number: 1545-2313.
Form Number: 15397.
Abstract: The Secretary may grant an extension of time in which to
furnish to employees/contractors the statements required by law.
Currently, regulations allow the taxpayer to request an extension of
time via letter. This form provides taxpayers with a more structured
way of making the request. This will ease the burden on the taxpayers
and improve IRS processing time.
Current Actions: There is no change in burden at this time.
However, the number of responses has increased due to updated filing
estimates.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Responses: 35,000.
Estimated Time per Response: .72 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25,200 hours.
Dated: April 15, 2026.
Kerry Dennis,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2026-07539 Filed 4-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4831-GV-P
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