Notice2026-19602
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Tax Return Preparer Complaint Process and Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit
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Published
September 24, 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 184 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60698-60699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19602]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Tax
Return Preparer Complaint Process and Fraud or Misconduct 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 November 23,
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#a7d7d5c689c4c8cacac2c9d3d4e7ced5d489c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b7b796a25686466666e657f784b627978256c647d">[email protected]</span></a>. Include ``OMB Control No.
1545-2168'' 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, 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: Tax Return Preparer Complaint Process and Fraud or
Misconduct Affidavit.
OMB Control Number: 1545-2168.
Form Numbers: 14157 and 14157-A.
Abstract: These forms (14157 and 14157-A), are designed
specifically for tax return preparer complaints and include the items
necessary for the IRS to evaluate and route to the appropriate
function. The form will be used by taxpayers to report allegations of
misconduct by tax return preparers.
Current Actions: There is no change to the previously approved
information collection;
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Private Sector.
Estimated Number of Responses: 7,500.
Estimated Time per Response: 12 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,593.
Dated: September 19, 2026.
LaNita Van Dyke,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2026-19602 Filed 9-23-26; 8:45 am]
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