Federal Register #2026-17839

IRS Requests Public Comment on Form 1098-E Information Collection

This opportunity involves the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under the Department of the Treasury, seeking public input on its information collection process for Form 1098-E, the Student Loan Interest Statement. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Bureau of the Fiscal Service (referenced for other forms) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement or award notice - Products/Services Requested: - Public comment on information collection for Form 1098-E (Student Loan Interest Statement) - Estimated number of responses: 22,424,200 - Estimated total annual burden: 2,690,905 hours - Also references information collection requests for FS Form 2066 and FS Form 1851 (Bureau of the Fiscal Service) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus is on feedback regarding the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No products or services are being procured; this is strictly a request for public comment - Form 1098-E is used to report student loan interest payments of $600 or more to the IRS and students

Description

The IRS is requesting comments on the information collection related to Form 1098-E, which is used to report payments of $600 or more paid on student loans to the IRS and the students. This request is made in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. Comments are to be received by November 2, 2026.

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