Taxpayer Delinquency Investigation (TDI) Confirmation Letter

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement_TDI conf letter[1].doc Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
178900	Taxpayer Delinquency Investigation (TDI) Confirmation Letter Other-confirmation letter	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1591-0008	ICR Reference No: 200702-1591-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/TIGTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Taxpayer Delinquency Investigation (TDI) Confirmation Letter
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/18/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/07/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	100	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	25	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), Office of Audit is performing a confirmation program for delinquent return accounts to see if the taxpayer agrees that tax return(s) have not yet been filed. TIGTA will use the information collected to determine the accuracy of Internal Revenue Service records.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 31 USC 351(a) Name of Law: The Accounting and Budget Procedures Act of 1950
   US Code: 5 USC app 3 Name of Law: The Inspector General Act of 1978
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 20159	04/19/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 10295	02/28/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Taxpayer Delinquency Investigation (TDI) Confirmation Letter

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	100	0	0	100	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25	0	0	25	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), Office of Audit is performing a confirmation program for delinquent return accounts to see if the taxpayer agrees that tax return(s) have not yet been filed. TIGTA will use the information collected to determine the accuracy of Internal Revenue Service records.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $335

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/07/2007

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