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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No.

31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices 7511

technology; and (e) estimates of capital Internal Revenue Code to permit the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
or start-up costs and costs of operation, election.
maintenance, and purchase of services Internal Revenue Service
Current Actions: There are no changes
to provide information. being made to the regulation at this [INTL–24–94]
Approved: February 5, 2007. time.
Glenn P. Kirkland, Proposed Collection; Comment
Type of Review: Extension of a Request for Regulation Project
IRS Reports Clearance Officer. currently approved collection.
[FR Doc. E7–2609 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Affected Public: Individuals or
BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Treasury.
households.
ACTION: Notice and request for
Estimated Number of Respondents: comments.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 10,000.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 SUMMARY: The Department of the
Internal Revenue Service Treasury, as part of its continuing effort
minutes.
[REG–106542–98] to reduce paperwork and respondent
Estimated Total Annual Burden burden, invites the general public and
Proposed Collection; Comment Hours: 5,000. other Federal agencies to take this
Request for Regulation Project The Following Paragraph Applies to opportunity to comment on proposed
all of the Collections of Information and/or continuing information
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Covered by This Notice: collections, as required by the
Treasury. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
An agency may not conduct or
ACTION: Notice and request for Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
sponsor, and a person is not required to
comments. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is
respond to, a collection of information
soliciting comments concerning an
SUMMARY: The Department of the unless the collection of information
existing final regulation, INTL–24–94
Treasury, as part of its continuing effort displays a valid OMB control number. (TD 8671), Taxpayer Identifying
to reduce paperwork and respondent Books or records relating to a collection Numbers (TINs) (§ 301.6109–1).
burden, invites the general public and of information must be retained as long
DATES: Written comments should be
other Federal agencies to take this as their contents may become material
received on or before April 16, 2007 to
opportunity to comment on proposed in the administration of any internal be assured of consideration.
and/or continuing information revenue law. Generally, tax returns and
collections, as required by the ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
tax return information are confidential,
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue
as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution
Request for Comments: Comments Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is
soliciting comments concerning an submitted in response to this notice will FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
existing proposed regulation, REG– be summarized and/or included in the Requests for additional information or
106542–98, Election to Treat Trust as request for OMB approval. All copies of the information collection
Part of an Estate (§ 1.645–1). comments will become a matter of should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala,
public record. Comments are invited on: at (202) 622–3634, Internal Revenue
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before April 16, 2007 to (a) Whether the collection of Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution
be assured of consideration. information is necessary for the proper Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224,
performance of the functions of the or through the Internet, at
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
agency, including whether the RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov.
to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue
information shall have practical utility; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate Title: Taxpayer Identifying Numbers
of the burden of the collection of (TINs).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
information; (c) ways to enhance the OMB Number: 1545–1461.
Requests for additional information or
quality, utility, and clarity of the Regulation Project Number: INTL–24–
copies of this regulation should be
information to be collected; (d) ways to 94.
directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at (202)
minimize the burden of the collection of Abstract: This regulation relates to
622–3634, or at Internal Revenue
information on respondents, including requirements for furnishing a taxpayer
Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution
through the use of automated collection identifying number on returns,
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224,
techniques or other forms of information statements, or other documents.
or through the Internet, at
technology; and (e) estimates of capital Procedures are provided for requesting
RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov.
or start-up costs and costs of operation, a taxpayer identifying number for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: certain alien individuals for whom a
maintenance, and purchase of services
Title: Election to Treat Trust as Part of to provide information. social security number is not available.
an Estate. The regulation also requires foreign
OMB Number: 1545–1578. Approved: February 8, 2007. persons to furnish a taxpayer identifying
Regulation Project Number: REG– Glenn P. Kirkland, number on their tax returns.
106542–98. IRS Reports Clearance Officer. Current Actions: There is no change to
Abstract: This regulation describes this existing regulation.
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[FR Doc. E7–2611 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am]


the procedures and requirements for Type of Review: Extension of a
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making an election to have certain currently approved collection.
revocable trusts treated and taxed as Affected Public: Individuals.
part of an estate. The Taxpayer Relief The burden for the collection of
Act of 1997 added section 646 to the information is reflected in the burden

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7512 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices

for Form W–7, Application for IRS Treasury and the Internal Revenue complete the on-line application or call
Individual Tax Identification Number Service (IRS) are inviting individuals to the toll free number 1–888–912–1227 to
(For Non-U.S. Citizens or Nationals). help improve the nation’s tax agency by complete the initial phone screen and
The Following Paragraph Applies to applying to be members of the TAP. request that an application be mailed.
all of the Collections of Information The opening date for submitting
Note: Highly-ranked applicants not
Covered by This Notice: applications is March 19, 2007 and the
selected as members may be placed on a
An agency may not conduct or roster of replacements who will be eligible to deadline for submitting applications is
sponsor, and a person is not required to fill vacancies that may occur on the Panel. April 30, 2007. The most qualified
respond to, a collection of information candidates will complete a panel
unless the collection of information The mission of the TAP is to provide interview. Finalists will be ranked by
displays a valid OMB control number. citizen input into enhancing IRS experience and suitability. The
Books or records relating to a collection customer satisfaction and service by Secretary of the Treasury will review
of information must be retained as long identifying problems and making the recommended candidates and make
as their contents may become material recommendations for improvement of final selections.
in the administration of any internal IRS systems and procedures and Questions regarding the selection of
revenue law. Generally, tax returns and elevating the identified problems to the TAP members may be directed to
tax return information are confidential, appropriate IRS official. The TAP serves Bernard Coston, Director, Taxpayer
as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. as an advisory body to the Secretary of Advocacy Panel, Internal Revenue
Request for Comments: Comments the Treasury, the Commissioner of Service at 1111 Constitution Avenue,
submitted in response to this notice will Internal Revenue and the National NW., Room 1314, Washington, DC
be summarized and/or included in the Taxpayer Advocate. TAP members will
20224 or 404–338–8408.
request for OMB approval. All participate in subcommittees which
comments will become a matter of channel their feedback to the IRS. Dated: February 9, 2007.
public record. Comments are invited on: The IRS is seeking applicants who John Fay,
(a) Whether the collection of have an interest in good government, a Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
information is necessary for the proper personal commitment to volunteer [FR Doc. E7–2592 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am]
performance of the functions of the approximately 300 to 500 hours a year, BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
agency, including whether the and a desire to help improve IRS
information shall have practical utility; customer service. To the extent possible,
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate the IRS would like to ensure a balanced DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
of the burden of the collection of TAP membership representing a cross-
information; (c) ways to enhance the section of the taxpaying public Internal Revenue Service
quality, utility, and clarity of the throughout the United States. Potential
information to be collected; (d) ways to candidates must be U.S. citizens, Open Meeting of the Wage &
minimize the burden of the collection of compliant with Federal, State and local Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden
information on respondents, including taxes, and able to pass a background (Notices) Issue Committee of the
through the use of automated collection investigation. Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
techniques or other forms of information TAP Members are a diverse group of AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
technology; and (e) estimates of capital citizens who work as valuable partners Treasury.
or start-up costs and costs of operation, of the IRS by providing input from
ACTION: Notice of time change.
maintenance, and purchase of services taxpayers on ways to improve IRS
to provide information. customer service and administration of SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Wage
Approved: February 8, 2007. the Federal tax system. In order to be an & Investment Reducing Taxpayer
effective member of TAP, applicants Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the
Glenn P. Kirkland,
must possess the knowledge, skills and Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
abilities necessary to (1) Identify conducted (via teleconference). The
[FR Doc. E7–2626 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] grassroots taxpayer issues by soliciting Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting
BILLING CODE 4830–01–P input directly from taxpayers and (2) public comments, ideas and suggestions
work effectively with TAP committees, on improving customer service at the
and IRS program staff, to research and Internal Revenue Service.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
analyze issues, develop solutions, and DATES: The meeting will be held
Internal Revenue Service make recommendations to the IRS on Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 1 p.m.
ways to improve programs and ET.
Recruitment Notice for the Taxpayer procedures. TAP members work to
Advocacy Panel identify and solve problems by actively FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
participating in committee meetings by: Sallie Chavez at 1–888–912–1227, or
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expressing their views; listening to the 954–423–7979.
Treasury. views of others, showing a willingness SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
ACTION: Notice. to explore new ideas, and contributing hereby given pursuant to section 10 (a)
SUMMARY: Notice for Recruitment of IRS their knowledge and experience in (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) committee deliberations. TAP Members Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open
Members. should have good communications meeting of the Wage & Investment
skills and be able to make effective Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices)
DATES: March 19, 2007 through April presentations about IRS programs, Issue Committee of the Taxpayer
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30, 2007. procedures, and TAP activities, while Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: clearly distinguishing between TAP March 1, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. ET via a
Bernard Coston at 404–338–8408. positions and their personal viewpoints. telephone conference call. If you would
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Interested applicants should visit the like to have the TAP consider a written
hereby given that the Department of the TAP website at www.improveirs.org to statement, please call 1–888–912–1227

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