[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 122 (Monday, June 24, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32477-32478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15927]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8840

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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

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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 8840, Closer Connection Exception Statement for Aliens.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 23, 1996 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Garrick R. Shear, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 5571, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Martha R. 
Brinson, (202) 622-3869, Internal Revenue Service, room 5571, 1111 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Closer Connection Exception Statement for Aliens.
    OMB Number: 1545-1410.
    Form Number: Form 8840.
    Abstract: Form 8840 is used by an alien individual, who otherwise 
meets the substantial presence test, to explain the basis of the 
individual's claim that he or she is a nonresident of the United States 
by reason of the closer connection exception described in Reg. sec. 
301.7701(b)-2.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to this form at 
this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 350,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2hrs. 10 min.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 756,000.

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: June 13, 1996.
Garrick R. Shear,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-15927 Filed 6-21-96; 8:45 am]
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