Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-15638
IRS Seeks Public Comment on Estate Tax Lien Discharge Information Collection
Buyer
Internal Revenue Service
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-15638
This opportunity involves the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeking public and agency comments on its information collection process for estate tax lien discharge applications. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement request. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being purchased. - The notice concerns feedback on the use of IRS Form 4422 (Application for Certificate Discharging Property Subject to Estate Tax Lien) and Form 15056 (Escrow Agreement). - Notable Requirements: - The IRS is collecting feedback on the necessity, burden, and utility of these forms as part of its compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. - Estimated annual responses: 1,000 for Form 4422 and 20 for Form 15056. - No contract value, period of performance, or procurement competition is associated with this notice.
Description
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting comments on the information collection related to the application for a certificate discharging property subject to an estate tax lien. This notice is issued under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and invites public and federal agencies to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. The forms involved include Form 4422, used by executors or interested parties to request release of estate property from the tax lien, and Form 15056, a contractual agreement to hold funds from property sales subject to the lien. Comments are due by October 2, 2026.