Approved through September 1995 as requested 6/13 to provide additional time for consultation with the IRS Chief Counsel concerning compliance with the terms of clearance dated 06/06/94 and submission of a request for a 3-year approval. It is our understanding that operational objections to the removal of the requirement for filing of negative reports on Form 945 have been removed. We anticipate that by mid-July 1995 IRS can assure us that a proposal for amending the regulations at 26 CFR 31.6011(a)-4(a) will be submitted in time to be effective for tax year 1995 (due early in 1996). As a result pension funds not making nonpayroll withholdings during a tax year would no longer be required to file negative reports. If assurance of issuance of the necessary amendment can not be given to us by 7/15/95, IRS should arrange to meet with us to discuss the circumstances preventing compliance with the terms of clearance dated 6/6/94.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1995
09/30/1995
06/30/1995
300,000
0
0
1,972,470
0
1,972,470
0
0
0
FORM 945 IS USED TO REPORT INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ON NONPAYROLL PAYMENTS INCLUDING BACKUP WITHHOLDING AND WITHHOLDING ON PENSIONS, ANNUITIES, IRA'S, MILITARY RETIREMENT, AND GAMBLING WINNINGS. FORM 945-A IS USED TO RECORD NONPAYROLL TAX LIABILITIES.
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.