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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1545-2222
ICR Reference No:
201309-1545-083
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201212-1545-009
Agency/Subagency:
TREAS/IRS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
VITA/TCE Volunteer Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
09/27/2013
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/27/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/27/2013
Terms of Clearance:
Treasury must ensure prior terms of clearance are met.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2014
6 Months From Approved
09/30/2013
Responses
47,130
0
2,130
Time Burden (Hours)
16,097
0
97
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Internal Revenue Service offers free assistance with tax return preparation and tax counseling using specially trained volunteers. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs assist seniors and individuals with low to moderate incomes, those with disabilities, and those for whom English is a second language.
Emergency Justfication:
Treasury is adding two forms to this clearance that had IRS had previously determined did not require OMB/PRA approval. IRS has since reversed that determination and is now seeking PRA approval for forms 13206 and 13715. Please see the short statement below and question 15 of the supporting statement for further detail.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 91 - 172 83
Name of Law: Tax Reform Act of 1969
PL:
Pub.L. 95 - 600 163
Name of Law: Revenue Act of 1978
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
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Form 13715 - Volunteer Site Information Sheet
13715
Volunteer Site Information Sheet
Tax Counseling for the Ederly Program Application Plan
8653
Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program Application Plan
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program Application Checklist and Transmittal
14024
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program Application Checklist and Transmittal
Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program Semi-Annual/Annual Program Report
8654
Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program Semi-Annual / Annual Program Report
VITA/TCE Volunteer Form
14310
VITA/TCE Volunteer Sign Up
Volunteer Assistance Summary Report
13260
Volunteer Assistance Summary Report
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
47,130
2,130
0
45,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
16,097
97
0
16,000
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:
In the past, VITA/TCE forms had been determined to be exempt from the PRA; further consideration has determined that some of these forms do fall under the PRA and require approval by OMB. IRS is taking steps to assure compliance by requesting a change to this ICR to incorporate additional forms under the VITA/TCE program that have been in use without an OMB number. Forms included in this request: Form 13715, Volunteer Site Information Sheet This form is completed by VITA/TCE coordinators or sponsors to list the location and operating hours of their sites. This information is used by IRS toll-free assistance line to help taxpayers locate the nearest volunteer tax preparation site, and also used to post the sites on irs.gov. Form 13206, Volunteer Assistance Summary Report Partners are required to provide information for all volunteers that worked at their site(s). This information is to assist IRS of volunteer's interest and/or participation in the IRS volunteer income tax preparation and outreach program and to identify skills.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Janie Neal 4043388078
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:
09/27/2013
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