Federal Register #15451821

IRS Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Disclosure of Tax Returns in Contracts

This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding information collection requirements for the disclosure of tax returns and return information in contracts for acquiring property or services for tax administration purposes. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement solicitation - No products or services are being requested or purchased - Key requirements outlined: - Contractors must provide written notifications to employees about confidentiality and penalties related to tax return information - Contracts must be made available to the IRS prior to execution - Contractors may redisclose tax information to authorized agents and subcontractors if confidentiality and penalty provisions are followed - The IRS is seeking feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these information collection requirements - This is a regulatory notice, not a request for goods or services

Description

This notice invites comments on the information collection request related to the disclosure of returns and return information in connection with written contracts or agreements for the acquisition of property or services for tax administration purposes. The regulations clarify the conditions under which contractors may redisclose tax information to authorized agents and subcontractors, ensuring confidentiality and penalty provisions are upheld. Contractors are also required to provide written notifications about confidentiality requirements and penalties to affected employees and to make contracts available to the IRS before execution. Comments are requested to be submitted by September 25, 2026.

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