[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 86219-86220]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27239]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request Relating to Consent for 
Disclosure of Non-Tax IRS Records Protected Under the Privacy Act and 
IRS Request for Individual Access to Non-Tax Records Under the Privacy 
Act

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, 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 
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning 
consent for disclosure of non-tax IRS records protected under the 
privacy act and IRS request for individual access to non-tax records 
under the privacy act.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 12, 
2024 to be assured of consideration

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal 
Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20224, or by email to [email protected]. Include OMB control number 
1545-2180 or Consent for Disclosure of Non-Tax IRS Records Protected 
under the Privacy Act and IRS Request for Individual Access to Non-Tax 
Records under the Privacy Act.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the forms should be directed to Kerry Dennis at (202) 317-
5751, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Consent for Disclosure of Non-Tax IRS Records Protected 
under the Privacy Act and IRS Request for Individual Access to Non-Tax 
Records under the Privacy Act.
    OMB Number: 1545-XXXX.
    Form Numbers: 15293 and 15603.
    Abstract: Form 15293 is used as an option to consent and approve 
disclosure of your non-tax IRS records. This form may be used by the 
parent consenting to and authorizing disclosure of the records of a 
minor or the legal guardian consenting to and authorizing disclosures 
of the records of an incompetent. Form 15603 is used to request access 
to non-tax records from a Privacy Act System of Records. This form may 
also be used by the parent seeking access to the records of a minor or 
the legal guardian seeking access to the records of an incompetent.
    Current Actions: This form is being submitted for OMB approval.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,500 hours.
    The following paragraph applies to all 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 if 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: December 6, 2023.
Kerry L. Dennis,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-27239 Filed 12-11-23; 8:45 am]
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