Form 4506-A and Form 4506-B -- Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form, Application, or Letter
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
02/28/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2022
20,000
20,000
19,400
19,400
0
0
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 6104 states that if an organization described in IRC sections 501(c) or 501(d) is exempt from taxation under IRC section 501(a) for any taxable year or a political organization is exempt from taxation under IRC section 527 for any taxable year, the application for exemption is open for public inspection. This includes all supporting statements, any letter or other documents issued by the IRS concerning the application, and certain annual returns of the organization.
Form 4506-A is used by the public to request a copy of an exempt or political organizationâs return, report, or notice. Form 4506-B is used by the public to request a copy of an exempt organizationâs exemption application or letter issued by the IRS.
US Code:
26 USC 6104
Name of Law: Publicity of information required from certain exempt organizations and certain trusts
US Code:
26 USC 501(c)
Name of Law: List of exempt organizations
US Code:
26 USC 501(d)
Name of Law: Religious and apostolic organizations
US Code:
26 USC 501(a)
Name of Law: Exemption from taxation
US Code:
26 USC 527
Name of Law: Political Organizations
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.