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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8101
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments on its information collection efforts related to banks' bad debt reserves as part of its ongoing mission to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents. This feedback request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are due by March 24, 2025, and will help assess whether these collections of information are necessary, how accurate the burden estimates are, and explore ways to improve and streamline the process. The public can submit comments via mail or email to the contacts provided in the document.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to know what people think about their rules on how banks keep track of loans they might not get paid back. They want ideas to make things easier and less of a hassle for everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10780
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking comments on Form 8850 as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This form, used by employers, helps to certify employees from targeted groups for the Work Opportunity Credit. The deadline for submitting written comments is April 28, 2025. Interested parties can direct their comments to Andres Garcia at the IRS, and any submitted feedback will be considered in the request for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to hear what people think about a special form called Form 8850 that helps businesses get a tax credit for hiring certain employees. They hope to make filling out the form easier and ask people to share their ideas by April.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11378
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, announced a public meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Lines Project Committee. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, and aims to gather public comments and ideas to enhance customer service at the IRS. Members of the public are encouraged to participate, either by sharing their thoughts during the meeting or by submitting written statements in advance. Those interested must notify Rosalind Matherne to express their intention to join.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS is having a meeting to ask people how they can make their phone service better. It will happen on March 9, 2021, and people can say what they think either by talking at the meeting or sending their ideas before.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8170
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on proposed information collection related to U.S. Employment Tax Returns and various related forms. This request, part of the IRS's effort to lessen the paperwork burden on taxpayers, falls under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS aims to gather feedback by February 24, 2025, and the information collected is used to ensure the accuracy of reported employment tax-related activities. The forms are essential for employers to report tax activities, with an estimated 7.4 million respondents spending approximately 63 hours each on compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to make sure people fill out their work tax forms correctly, and they are asking people for ideas on how to make the forms easier to use. They say it costs a lot of money and time to fill out these forms, but they want your help to make it better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4181
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public feedback on the ongoing collection of information related to sales of business property, as outlined by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves the use of Form 4797 to report sales, exchanges, or involuntary conversions of business assets. The IRS seeks comments on various aspects of this information gathering, including its necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve efficiency and reduce respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by March 16, 2021, to ensure consideration.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants people to tell them how they can make it easier to fill out Form 4797, which is used to report selling business stuff. They are looking for ideas to make it quicker and simpler, and you need to send your thoughts by March 16, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6739
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under the Treasury Department, announced an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Lines Project Committee. The meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2021, and aims to gather public feedback, ideas, and suggestions for improving customer service at the IRS. Interested members of the public can participate by making oral comments or submitting written statements, and must notify Rosalind Matherne in advance to attend. Additional information can be found by contacting the provided phone numbers or visiting the IRS improvement website.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help everyone with tax questions on the phone are asking for ideas to do a better job. They are holding a meeting where anyone can say what they think or write it down for them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10001
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on several forms related to tax withholding for foreign individuals and entities. This is part of the IRS's ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and ensure these forms, which include W-8BEN and W-8ECI, serve their purpose effectively. Comments are invited on various aspects of these collections, such as their necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve clarity and reduce the burden on respondents. Feedback is requested before April 19, 2021, to ensure it is considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants people to say what they think about some forms that help foreign people and companies pay the right amount of taxes when they make money in the U.S. They want to make sure the forms are easy to use and not too much work, so everyone should share their thoughts before April 19, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103931
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Treasury Department's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting public comments on forms used by business entities, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves forms such as 1065, 1120, and others related to business income tax returns. The IRS estimates that 13.9 million respondents will spend an average of 67 hours and 25 minutes, with a total annual monetized time valued at $56,152,000,000, and total out-of-pocket costs at $71,617,000,000. Comments are to be received by January 21, 2025, to ensure consideration.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS is asking people to share their thoughts on how to make tax forms for businesses easier to fill out, so that completing them takes less time and effort. They want to know how to make the forms better and are inviting feedback from everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97171
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on its information collection requirements related to requests for ruling and determination letters. This request is part of the IRS's efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Individuals or households are the affected public, with an estimated 3,966 respondents and an average response time of 79.70 hours each. Comments are sought to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden reduction of the information collection process, and must be submitted by February 4, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to hear what people think about how they collect information from those asking for special tax rulings. They aim to make this process easier and want to know if it really needs to take so much time, as it currently takes about 80 hours for each person to complete.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10000
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for feedback from the public and other federal agencies on the continuation of certain information collection activities related to Form 1041-A, used for reporting charitable trust accumulations. This request comes as part of efforts to minimize paperwork burdens, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is particularly interested in comments about whether this information collection is necessary, accurate, and could be improved. The deadline for submitting comments is April 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to know what people think about a form that tells them about money saved in trust accounts for charity. They want to make sure the form is easy to understand and not too hard to fill out.

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