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OMB Control No:
1545-2333
ICR Reference No:
202508-1545-009
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
TREAS/IRS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Free Online Tax Preparation Feedback Survey
Type of Information Collection:
Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
09/12/2025
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/10/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/10/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Terms of Clearance: Treasury will caveat any discussion of the survey results in the report to Congress to make clear that the feedback provided in this brief, anonymous online feedback survey is not representative of all taxpayers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2026
6 Months From Approved
Responses
50,000
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
4,167
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This survey is intended to obtain taxpayer opinions and preferences regarding a taxpayer-funded, government-run service or a free service provided by the private sector as required by Section 70607 Task Force on the Replacement of Direct File which was enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The feedback collected from taxpayers in this survey is a critical input to the Report and will shape the recommendations that are made to Congress.
Emergency Justfication:
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are requesting approval for OMB Control Number 1545-NEW, Form 15706, Free Online Tax Preparation Feedback Survey under emergency procedures in connection with provisions of sections 70607 of Public Law 119-21, 139 Stat. 72 (July 4, 2025), commonly known as the One Big Beautifull Bill Act. Section 70607 created a Task Force on the Replacement of Direct File that is directed to issue a report to Congress by October 2, 2025. One of the requirements of the task force is to collect taxpayer opinions and preferences regarding a taxpayer-funded, government-run service or a free service provided by the private sector. To meet this requirement, we will be inviting the public to participate in a brief, anonymous feedback survey. The survey will focus on obtaining taxpayer opinions and preferences about government and private sector free tax filing options. The IRS needs to publish the Free Online Tax Preparation Feedback Survey to obtain taxpayer opinions and preferences regarding a taxpayer-funded, government-run service or a free service provided by the private sector on the Replacement of Direct File. Under this provision The Department of the Treasury, who has delegated the responsibility to the IRS, is required to obtain this feedback from taxpayers for the report that is due to Congress on Oct. 2, 2025. The feedback collected from taxpayers in this survey is a critical input to the Report and will shape the recommendations that are made to Congress. Following normal Paperwork Reduction Act clearance procedures would not allowed IRS to meet the Statutory requirement as intended. Therefore, due to the extraordinary circumstances and statutory deadlines for implementing the sections 70607, the Treasury and IRS request emergency processing of this information collection request by September 12, 2025. Given the inability to seek public comment during such a short timeframe, IRS also respectfully requests a waiver from the requirement to publish a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment during the period of Office of Management and Budget review.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 119 - 21 70607
Name of Law: Task Force on the Replacement of Direct File
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 119 - 21 70607 Name of Law: Task Force on the Replacement of Direct File
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:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Free Online Tax Preparation Feedback Survey
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
50,000
0
50,000
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,167
0
4,167
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:
This is a new collection required by PL 119-21, Section 70607.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
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.
No
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:
Brenda Schafer 202 803-9412
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:
09/10/2025
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