SOI-278 - Justification Statement

Note to: Glenn P. Kirkland

IRS Reports Clearance Office

Tax Forms and Publication SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP

From: Kevin Cecco

Chief, Statistical Support Section

Statistics of Income RAS:S:S:S

Subject: OMB Approval Request for the Individual Taxpayer Burden Study Survey–SOI-278

Please find attached, documentation needed by the Office of

Management and Budget for their review of the Individual Taxpayer Burden Study Survey -- SOI-278. The burden associated with this study is 4,060 hours.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please direct them to me at (202) 874-0464.

Attachments:

Cover Memorandum to OMB

OMB Form 83-C

Clearance Request

Attachments

Questionnaire

Pre-notice cover letter

Survey cover letter

First reminder notice

Second reminder notice

NOTE TO THE REVIEWER OF: OMB Clearance # 1545-1349

From: Kevin Cecco

Chief, Statistical Support Section

Statistics of Income RAS:S:S:S

Subject: OMB Approval for the Individual Taxpayer Burden Study Survey –SOI-278

Please accept the enclosed materials for approval under the OMB Clearance package 1545-1349, "Cognitive and Psychological Research". In accordance with our agreement with OMB, I am submitting a brief description of the study and the materials to be used in the study at least two weeks in advance of the start of the study.

The total estimated burden for this study is 4,060 hours.

If there are any questions regarding this project, please direct them to me at (202) 874-0464.