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OMB Control No:
1545-2070
ICR Reference No:
202207-1545-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201703-1545-019
Agency/Subagency:
TREAS/IRS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Form 3115 - Application for Change in Accounting Method
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
08/14/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/07/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Response to public comment added to supporting statement during OMB review. OMB notes that ROCIS hourly burden data will have to be updated in a subsequent submission. Accordingly, a one year approval is being provided to allow this change to be made.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
Responses
190
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
18,998
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 446(e) requires taxpayers to secure the consent of the IRS before changing their method of accounting for computing taxable income. Treasury Regulations section 1.446-1(e)(3) requires taxpayers to file Form 3115 to obtain this consent. Form 3115 is used by taxpayers to request a change in either an overall method of accounting or the accounting treatment of any item.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
26 USC 446(e)
Name of Law: Requirement Respecting Change Of Accounting Method
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:
87 FR 25086
04/27/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 8047
02/07/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Form 3115 - Application for Change in Accounting Method
Form 3115
Application for Change in Accounting Method
Rev. Proc. 2007-48 Rotable Spare Parts Safe Harbor Method
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
190
0
0
-110
0
300
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
18,998
0
0
18,923
0
75
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Cutting Redundancy
Short Statement:
The IRS is making this submission to reinstate the approval of OMB control number 1545-2070. The change in burden from the previously approved information collection reflects the addition of four questions to Form 3115 that reflect changes in IRS guidance documents and regulations. The Form 3115 instructions were also revised to incorporate the updated guidance. The estimated number of responses was updated to eliminate duplication of the burden associated with tax-exempt, individual, and business respondents captured under OMB control numbers 1545-0047, 1545-0074, and 1545-0123. Revenue Procedure 2007-48 applies to businesses and is included in the burden estimate captured under OMB control number 1545-0123.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$32,194
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.
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Neal Dickman 2026225013
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:
02/07/2023
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