[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25828-25829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-10157]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[Regulation Section 601.201]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

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 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).
    Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing 
regulation, 26 CFR 601.201, Instructions for Requesting Rulings and 
Determination Letters.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 7, 2008 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection should be directed to Allan 
Hopkins, at (202) 622-6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 
1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the 
internet, at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Instructions for Requesting Rulings 
and Determination Letters.
    OMB Number: 1545-0819.
    Regulation Project Number: 26 CFR 601.201.
    Abstract: The IRS issues rulings letters and determination letters 
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taxpayers interpreting and applying the tax laws to a specific set of 
facts. The procedural regulations set forth the instructions for 
requesting ruling and determination letters.
    Current Actions: There is no change to the collection of 
information in this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: All taxpayers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 271,914.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: The estimated annual burden per 
respondent varies from 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on individual 
circumstances, with an estimated of 55 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 248,496.
    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 22, 2008.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-10157 Filed 5-6-08; 8:45 am]
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