Federal Register #15452313

IRS Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements

This opportunity is a public comment request from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its information collection process for the Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements (Form 15397): - Government Buyer: - Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Purpose: - Soliciting public feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection process for Form 15397 - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - The IRS estimates 35,000 annual responses for this information collection - The notice is strictly for public comment and not a procurement or contract opportunity

Description

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting public comments on an information collection request concerning the application for an extension of time to furnish recipient statements. This collection aims to provide taxpayers a structured form (Form 15397) to request extensions, improving processing efficiency and reducing burden compared to the current letter-based process. The IRS estimates 35,000 responses annually, with an average response time of 0.72 hours. Comments are invited to assess the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize burden of this information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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