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OMB Control No:
1545-1165
ICR Reference No:
202002-1545-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201702-1545-004
Agency/Subagency:
TREAS/IRS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Tax Information Authorization
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/04/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/29/2020
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2020
Responses
673,172
0
183,333
Time Burden (Hours)
706,667
0
147,800
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Form 8821 is used to appoint someone to receive or inspect certain tax information. Data is used identify appointees and to ensure that confidential information is not divulged to unauthorized persons. Form 8821-A is an authorization signed by a taxpayer for the IRS to disclose returns and return information to local law enforcement in the event of a possible identity theft.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
26 USC 6103
Name of Law: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information
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:
85 FR 10263
02/21/2020
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 39040
06/29/2020
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
IRS Disclosure Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft
8821-A
IRS Disclosure Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft
Tax Information Authorization
8821
Tax Infomration Authorization
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
673,172
183,333
0
0
489,839
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
706,667
147,800
0
0
558,867
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There have been no changes to the form that would affect burden. The number of estimated responses is based on the agencies most recent filing data. Form 8821 estimates have increased by 539,657 responses (133,333 to 672,990 responses). The changes in response estimates increased burden from 140,330 hours to 708,154 hours (567,854 hours). Form 8821-A decreased by 49,818 responses (50,000 to 182). The changes in the estimated number of responses change the overall annual hourly burden estimates from 7,500 hours to 27 (7,473). These changes result in an overall hourly burden increase of 560,381 hours (147,800 to 708,181) and response/respondent increase of 489,839 responses (183,333 to 673,172).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$19,325
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Omar Torrens 202 317-5860
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:
06/29/2020
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