Approved through
August 1992 subject to the condition that worksheets one through
six be retained in the instructions and not be moved to the main
form. We find that the proposed increase of over seven million
hours to move the worksheets is contrary to the requirement of 5
CFR 1320.4(b)(1) that "the collection of information is the least
burdensome necessary for the proper performance of the agency's
functions...." The reason given for moving the worksheets to the
main form is that "...a number of taxpayers felt that if they
changed accountants that they may not have access to the prior year
worksheets This argument is not convincing. An action taken for "a
number of taxpayers" appears outweighed by the taxpayers who submit
nearly 15 million responses annually. Moreover, taxpayers can
negotiate directly with their accountants to ensure that all their
tax records are accessible. We commend IRS for the removal of the
worksheet for significant participation in passive activities from
the instructions in order to simplify the instructions for the
benefit of most filers. You may omit printing the expiration date
on this form. Also, you may continue to use previous versions of
this form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1992
08/31/1992
09/30/1991
14,900,000
0
14,900,000
48,425,000
0
53,193,000
0
0
0
UNDER SEC. 469, LOSSES FROM PASSIVE
ACTIVITIES, TO THE EXTENT THEY EXCEED INCOME FROM PASSIVE
ACTIVITIES, CANNOT BE DEDUCTED AGAINST NONPASSIVE INCOME. FORM 8582
IS USED TO FIGURE THE PASSIVE ACTIVITY LO ALLOWED AND THE LOSS TO
BE REPORTED ON THE TAX RETURN. THE WORKSHEETS 1 AND 2 IN THE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE USED TO FIGURE THE AMOUNT TO BE ENTERE ON LINES 1
AND 2 OF FORM 8582 AND WORKSHEETS 3 THROUGH 6 ARE USED TO
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.