This Revenue Procedure formally
establishes Fast Track Settlement a program offered by the IRS to
expedite case resolution. The Large and Mid-Size Business Division
and the Office of Appeals LBS administer the program jointly. This
represents an expansion of the taxpayer's dispute resolution
options. The program allows LMSB personnel and LMSB taxpayers an
opportunity for expedited settlement with an Appeals official
acting as a neutral to assist the parties in resolving their
disputes.
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.