Federal Register #2026-15081

IRS Requests Public Comment on Form 8655 Information Collection Burden

This opportunity is a public comment request from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the information collection burden for Form 8655, Reporting Agent Authorization. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Purpose: - Soliciting public feedback on the information collection requirements for Form 8655 - Form 8655 authorizes payroll service providers to perform federal employment tax functions for businesses - Includes quarterly written notification requirements under Revenue Procedure 2012-32 - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved - Focus is on assessing and improving the information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - No unique technical or performance requirements beyond information collection feedback

Description

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting comments on the information collection requirements related to Form 8655, Reporting Agent Authorization. This form is used by businesses to authorize payroll service providers to perform certain federal employment tax functions on their behalf. The collection also includes quarterly written notification requirements reminding employers of their responsibilities for filing employment tax returns and paying employment taxes even when using a reporting agent. The IRS is seeking to assess the burden and improve the quality and clarity of the information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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