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OMB Control No:
1545-0950
ICR Reference No:
200807-1545-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200711-1545-004
Agency/Subagency:
TREAS/IRS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Application for Enrollment to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/19/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/01/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2009
10/31/2009
10/31/2009
Responses
4,800
0
2,400
Time Burden (Hours)
1,200
0
600
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Form 23 must be completed by those who desire to be enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. The information on the form will be used by the Director of Practice to determine the qualifications and eligibility of applicants for enrollment. Form 23-EP is the application form for Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents (ERPA's).
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
71 FR 28418
05/16/2006
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
71 FR 47865
08/18/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Enrollment to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service
23
Application for Enrollment to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service
Application for Enrollment to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service as an Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA)
23-EP
Application for Enrollment to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service as an Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
4,800
2,400
0
2,400
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,200
600
0
600
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Highlights of the new design o Simplified the application process to significantly reduce taxpayer burden. o Form 23 is reduced 75%, from four pages to one page. o Form 8554 is reduced 50%, from two pages to one page. o Placed the instructions on the back-side of the forms for easy retrieval. o Eliminated the requirement to attach copy of a letter showing proof of passing the Special Enrollment Examination. o Better format for answering questions. o Each form has Important Things reminder listed at the top. o Divided the forms into parts to make them easier to complete. o Translated the form and instructions into plain language to make them easier to read, understand and complete. o Consistent wording and consistent questions on both forms. o Simplified the amount of information we collect; only asking for information we need to process the forms. o On-line applications will match the paper form. New Form 23-EP is the application form for Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents (ERPA's).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$10,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Lisa McLane 2026220657
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
08/01/2008
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