Notices. Notice and request for comments SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U
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BILLING CODE 4830-01-U DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 911 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury ACTION: Notice and request for comments SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 911, Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order (ATAO). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 30, 2000 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Garrick R. Shear, Internal Revenue Service, room 5244, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Carol Savage,
(202)622-3945, Internal Revenue Service, room 5242, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order (ATAO). *OMB Number:* 1545-1504. *Form Number:* 911. *Abstract:* This form is used by taxpayers to apply for relief from a significant hardship which may have already occurred or is about to occur if the IRS takes or fails or take certain actions. This form is submitted to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Office in the district where the taxpayer lives. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to the form at this time. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, farms and state, local or tribal governments. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 93,000. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 30 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 46,500. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information;
(c)Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
(d)Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and
(e)Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: March 17, 2000 Garrick R. Shear, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 00-7525 Filed 3-27-00; 8:45 am]
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Notice and request for comments SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U
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