Ss1028

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Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 521 of the Internal Revenue Code

OMB: 1545-0058

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SUPPORTING STATEMENT

(IRS Form 1028)



  1. CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSITATING COLLECTION OF INFORMATION


Farmers' cooperative associations need Form 1028 to file for exemption form Federal income tax as organizations described in section 521 of the Internal Revenue Code.


  1. USE OF DATA


Form 1028 is used by IRS to determine whether the applicant is entitled to exempt status under Code section 521 as a Farmers' Cooperative Association.

  1. USE OF IMPROVED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE BURDEN


We have no plans at this time to offer electronic filing because of the low volume compared to the cost of electronic enabling.


  1. EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY DUPLICATION


We have attempted to eliminate duplication within the agency wherever possible.


  1. METHODS TO MINIMIZE BURDEN ON SMALL BUSINESSES OR OTHER SMALL ENTITIES


Not applicable.


  1. CONSEQUENCES OF LESS FREQUENT COLLECTION ON FEDERAL PROGRAMS OR POLICY ACTIVITIES


Not applicable.


  1. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING DATA COLLECTION TO BE INCONSISTENT WITH GUIDELINES IN 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2)


Not applicable.


  1. CONSULTATION WITH INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE OF THE AGENCY ON AVAILABILITY OF DATA, FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION, CLARITY OF INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS, AND DATA ELEMENTS


Periodic meetings are held between IRS personnel and representatives of the American Bar Association, the National Society of Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and other professional groups to discuss tax law and tax forms. During these meetings, there is an opportunity for those attending to make comments regarding Form 1028.


In response to the Federal Register notice (73 FR 6560), dated February 4, 2008, we received no comments during the comment period regarding Form 1028.


  1. EXPLANATION OF DECISION TO PROVIDE ANY PAYMENT OR GIFT TO RESPONDENTS


Not applicable.


  1. ASSURANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF RESPONSES


Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential as required by 26 USC 6103.


  1. JUSTIFICATION OF SENSITIVE QUESTIONS


Not applicable.


  1. ESTIMATED BURDEN OF INFORMATION COLLECTION


The burden estimate is as follows:


Number of Time per Total

Responses Response Hours


Form 1028 50 50.90 2,545


Estimates of the annualized cost to respondents for the hour burdens shown are not available at this time.


The following regulations impose no additional burden. Please continue to assign OMB number 1545-0058 to these regulations.


1.521-1

1.6001-1


  1. ESTIMATED TOTAL ANNUAL COST BURDEN TO RESPONDENTS


As suggested by OMB, our Federal Register notice dated February 4, 2008, requested public comments on estimates of cost burden that are not captured in the estimates of burden hours, i.e., estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. However, we did not receive any response from taxpayers on this subject. As a result, estimates of the cost burdens are not available at this time.


  1. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED COST TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT


After consultation with various functions within the Service, we have determined that the cost of developing, printing, processing, distribution and overhead for the form is $13,295.


  1. REASONS FOR CHANGE IN BURDEN


There is no change in the paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. We are making this submission to renew the OMB approval.


  1. PLANS FOR TABULATION, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND PUBLICATION


Not applicable.


  1. REASONS WHY DISPLAYING THE OMB EXPIRATION DATE IS INAPPROPRIATE


See attachment.


  1. EXCEPTIONS TO THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT ON OMB FORM 83-I


Not applicable.


Note: The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information in this submission:


An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.







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