View Information Collection Request (ICR) Package
Skip to main content
An official website of the United States government
The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
Search:
Agenda
Reg Review
ICR
This script is used to control the display of information in this page.
Display additional information by clicking on the following:
All
Brief and OIRA conclusion
Abstract/Justification
Legal Statutes
Rulemaking
FR Notices/Comments
IC List
Burden
Misc.
Common Form Info.
Certification
View Information Collection (IC) List
View Supporting Statement and Other Documents
Please note that the OMB number and expiration date may not have been determined when this Information Collection Request and associated Information Collection forms were submitted to OMB. The approved OMB number and expiration date may be found by clicking on the Notice of Action link below.
View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1545-0169
ICR Reference No:
202504-1545-008
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202203-1545-021
Agency/Subagency:
TREAS/IRS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Opinion Letter Applications for Pre-Approved Plans (Forms 4461, 4461-A, 4461-B, and 4461-C)
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:
09/12/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/01/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2025
Responses
2,925
0
2,925
Time Burden (Hours)
39,153
0
39,153
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Treasury Regulations section 601.201, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 301 and 5 U.S.C. 552, provides that it is the practice of the Internal Revenue Service to answer inquiries of individuals and organizations, whenever appropriate in the interest of sound tax administration, as to their status for tax purposes and as to the tax effects of their acts or transactions. Forms 4461, 4461-A, 4461-B, and 4461-C are used by providers or mass submitters to apply for an opinion letter under the Pre-Approved Plans program regarding the qualification in form of standardized and non-standardized plans with respect to the requirements of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) sections 401, 403(a), 403(b), and 4975(e)(7).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
5 USC 301
Name of Law: Departmental regulations
US Code:
26 USC 401
Name of Law: Qualified pension, profit-sharing, and stock bonus plans
US Code:
5 USC 552
Name of Law: Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings
US Code:
26 USC 403
Name of Law: Taxation of Employee Annuities
US Code:
26 USC 4975(e)(7)
Name of Law: Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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:
90 FR 14323
03/31/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 36283
08/01/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Approval of Standardized or Nonstandardized 403(b) Pre-Approved Plans
4461-C
Application for Approval of Standardized or Nonstandardized 403(b) Pre-Approved Plans
Application for Approval of Standardized or Nonstandardized Pre-Approved Defined Benefit Plan
Attachment I-A, 4461-A
Application for Approval of Standardized or Nonstandardized Pre-Approved Defined Benefit Plan
,
Attachment I-A for Form 4461-A, Application for Approval of Pre-approved Defined Benefit Plan
Application for Approval of Standardized or Nonstandardized Pre-Approved Defined Contribution Plans
4461, Attachment I, Attachment I for ESOP Provisions
Application for Approval of Standardized or Nonstandardized Pre-Approved Defined Contribution Plans
,
Attachment I for Application of Pre-approved Defined Contribution Plans
,
Attachment I for ESOP Provisions
Application for Approval of Standardized or Nonstandardized Pre-Approved Plans- Mass Submitter Adopting Provider
4461-B
Application for Approval of Standardized or Nonstandardized Pre-Approved Plans- Mass Submitter Adopting Provider
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
2,925
2,925
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
39,153
39,153
0
0
0
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:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$116,503
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:
Vikki Vrooman 202 317-5884
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:
08/01/2025
An official website of the United States government
The .gov means it's official.
The site is secure.
