Federal Register #2026-19602

IRS Seeks Public Comment on Tax Preparer Complaint and Fraud Affidavit Information Collection

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Department of the Treasury, is seeking public input on its information collection process for tax return preparer complaints and fraud or misconduct affidavits. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Department of the Treasury - Sub-agency: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - IRS Form 14157: Tax Return Preparer Complaint - IRS Form 14157-A: Affidavit for Fraud or Misconduct - No physical products, part numbers, or quantities are being requested. - Unique Requirements: - The IRS is soliciting public comments to improve the information collection process. - Focus is on evaluating and routing complaints for compliance and oversight. - The agency aims to minimize respondent burden and enhance utility of the process. - No contract value, period of performance, or competitive landscape applies, as this is not a procurement.

Description

The IRS is requesting comments on the information collection related to the tax return preparer complaint process and fraud or misconduct affidavit. This collection involves forms 14157 and 14157-A, which taxpayers use to report allegations of misconduct by tax return preparers. The purpose is to evaluate and route complaints appropriately as part of IRS compliance and oversight activities. Comments are invited to improve the collection's utility and minimize respondent burden.

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