Proposed Rules. Notice of proposed rulemaking by cross reference to temporary regulations

Agency: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury
Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking by cross reference to temporary regulations
Citation: FR Doc. 03-17086 · RIN 1545-BC36 · REG-138495-02 · 26 CFR 1

Summary

In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register , the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that modify the existing regulations promulgated under section 280F(a) of the Internal Revenue Code relating to limitations on the depreciation allowance for passenger automobiles. The temporary regulations, which amend the definition of passenger automobiles for purposes of section 280F(a), affect certain taxpayers that use vans and light trucks in their trade or business. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.

Dates

Written comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by October 6, 2003.

Supplementary Information

Explanation of Provisions The temporary regulations in the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register amend the Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) under section 280F of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code). The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. The preamble to the temporary regulations explains these proposed regulations. Special Analyses It has been determined that this notice of proposed rulemaking is not a significant regulatory action as defined in Executive Order 12866. Therefore, a regulatory assessment is not required. It also has been determined that section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 5) does not apply to these regulations and, because these regulations do not impose on small entities a collection of information requirement, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6) does not apply. Therefore, a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is not required. Pursuant to section 7805(f) of the Code, this notice of proposed rulemaking will be submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration for comment on its impact on small business. Comments and Requests for a Public Hearing Before these proposed regulations are adopted as final regulations, consideration will be given to any written comments (preferably a signed original and eight (8) copies) that are submitted timely to the IRS or electronically generated comments that are submitted timely to the IRS. The IRS generally requests any comments on the clarity of the proposed rule and how it may be made easier to understand. All comments will be available for public inspection and copying. A public hearing may be scheduled if requested in writing by a person who timely submits written comments. If a public hearing is scheduled, notice of the date, time, and place for the hearing will be published in the Federal Register . Drafting Information The principal author of these regulations is Bernard P. Harvey, Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Passthroughs and Special Industries). However, other personnel from the IRS and Treasury Department participated in their development. List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1 Income taxes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Proposed Amendments to the Regulations Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is amended as follows: PART 1—INCOME TAXES 1. The authority citation for part 1 is amended by adding an entry in numerical order to read as follows: Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * * Section 1.280F-6 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 280F. * * * 2. Section 1.280F-6 is amended as follows: § 1.280F-6 Special rules and definitions. [The text of this proposed section is the same as the text of the amendments to § 1.280F-6T published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register .] Robert E. Wenzel, Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement. [FR Doc. 03-17086 Filed 7-3-03; 8:45 am]