Agency will resubmit the collection to address the following two questions:
1. The burden calculation from the short statement looks incorrect. Did IRS means to say 10 minutes for the burden associated with the form and not 10 hours. If so, the burden reported is significantly off. Please address this.
The burden for the collection of information is shown as an estimated 10 hours in the Taxpayer Paperwork Reduction statement on the form 14242.
2. ShouldnÂt the form also include a section (or where it asks for the SSN of the tax promoter) that requests the PTIN of the tax preparer as IRS is using this now to identify tax return preparers?
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2012
360
0
360
3,600
0
3,600
0
0
0
The form is used to report an abusive tax avoidance scheme and tax return preparers who promote such schemes. The information is collected to combat abusive tax promoters. Respondents can be individuals, businesses and tax return preparers.
US Code:
26 USC 6700
Name of Law: Promoting abusive tax shelters, etc.
US Code:
26 USC 6701
Name of Law: Penalties for aiding and abetting understatement of tax liability
US Code:
26 USC 7408
Name of Law: Actions to enjoin specified conduct related to tax shelters and reportable transactions
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:
(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;
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.