This submission relates to the IRSs
recordkeeping requirements for taxpayers that select the services
cost method under §1.482-9(b). The requested documents will be used
to identify the transfer pricing method selected by taxpayers for
such services under section 482, and satisfy the documentation
requirements under §1.6662-6(d)(2)(iii) in order to avoid
accuracy-related penalties on valuation misstatements under §6662.
Respondents will predominately be large, multinational
corporations.
This is an emergency
request. We have solicited comments through a prior NPRM. Taxpayers
must receive the guidance outlined in this regulation as soon as
possible. Based on the feedback from the general public, final
regulations have been developed and are ready for release. Failure
to adhere to these regulations could result in an adverse financial
impact on the taxpaying public and hinder the mission of the
IRS.
US Code:
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USC 482 Name of Law: Allocation of Income and Deductions Among
Taxpayers
US Code: 26
USC 6662 Name of Law: Imposition of Accuracy-Related Penalty on
Underpayments
TD 9278 is final and temporary
regulations related to the Treatment of Services Under Section 482
Allocation of Income and Deductions from Intangibles Stewardship
Expense. This collection of information is required in order for
taxpayers that adopt the services cost method or shared services
arrangement under Treas. Reg. §1.482-9T(b) to satisfy regulatory
requirements. The data will be used to confirm taxpayers adoption
of the services cost method or shared services arrangement, and
permit verification by the Commissioner of the total services cost
incurred by the renderer of such services. Taxpayers must maintain
such documentation in order to satisfy the documentation
requirements contained in the net section 482 penalty exclusion
provision under Treas. Reg. §1.6662-6(d). The release of these
final and temporary regulations will result in an estimated
increase of 1,000 responses and and a total estimated burden
increase of 4,500 hours.
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.