Federal Register #15451058

IRS Seeks Public Comment on Form 8655 Reporting Agent Authorization Burden

This notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under the Department of the Treasury, seeks public input on the information collection burden associated with Form 8655, Reporting Agent Authorization. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the paperwork and reporting burden of 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 procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned - Focus is on minimizing the administrative burden for businesses and ensuring compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act - Notable requirement: Employers must be reminded of their ongoing responsibility for employment tax filings and payments, even when using a reporting agent

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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 impact and minimize the burden of these information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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