Federal Register #2026-07197

IRS Requests Public Comments on Gas Guzzler Tax Information Collection

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on its information collection process for the Gas Guzzler Tax. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Purpose: - Request for public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of IRS Form 6197, used to compute and report the Gas Guzzler Tax - The Gas Guzzler Tax applies to manufacturers or importers of automobiles that do not meet specified fuel economy standards - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are being procured - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or unique procurement requirements are included - This is an information collection notice, not a solicitation for goods or services

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting public comments on the information collection related to the Gas Guzzler Tax, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This tax applies to manufacturers or importers of automobiles that do not meet certain fuel economy standards. The IRS uses Form 6197 to compute and report this tax. The notice invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, with a deadline for comments on June 15, 2026.

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