SUPPORTING STATEMENT
(IRS Form CT-1 and Form CT-1X)
CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSITATING COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Section 3201 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes a tax on railroad employees' earnings at a rate equal to the social security tax rate, as well as a tax on income commonly known as Tier II tax. Section 3221 imposes the equivalent of employer FICA tax and a Tier II tax, on the employer. Section 31.6011(a)-2(a)(1) of the employment tax regulations requires the employer to file Form CT-1 annually. Form CT-1X is used to file adjusted employer’s annual railroad retirement tax return or claim for refund.
USE OF DATA
IRS uses the data to ensure that the correct taxes are paid. IRS sends the information on Form CT-1 to the Railroad Retirement Board for their use in reconciling amounts of earnings credited to employees' earnings accounts against the employer's tax payments.
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.
EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY DUPLICATION
We have attempted to eliminate duplication within the agency wherever possible.
METHODS TO MINIMIZE BURDEN ON SMALL BUSINESSES OR OTHER SMALL ENTITIES
Not applicable.
CONSEQUENCES OF LESS FREQUENT COLLECTION ON FEDERAL PROGRAMS OR POLICY ACTIVITIES
Not applicable.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING DATA COLLECTION TO BE INCONSISTENT WITH GUIDELINES IN 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2)
Not applicable.
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 CT-1 and CT-1X.
In response to the Federal Register notice (76 FR 30431), dated May 25, 2011, we received no comments during the comment period regarding Form CT-1 nor CT-1X.
EXPLANATION OF DECISION TO PROVIDE ANY PAYMENT OR GIFT TO RESPONDENTS
Not applicable.
ASSURANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF RESPONSES
Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential as required by 26 USC 6103.
JUSTIFICATION OF SENSITIVE QUESTIONS
Not applicable.
ESTIMATED BURDEN OF INFORMATION COLLECTION
The burden estimate is as follows:
Number of Time per Total
Form Responses Response Hours
Form CT-1 1,900 15.50 29,450
Form CT-1X 500 20.01 10,005
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Total 2,400 39,455
Estimates of the annualized cost to respondents for the hour burdens shown are not available at this time.
The following are related regulations which impose no additional burden. Please continue to assign OMB number 1545-0001 to these regulations.
31.6011(a)-2(a)
31.6011(a)-2(b)
31.6071(a)-1(b)
31.6071(a)-1
31.6011(a)-2(a)(1)
31.6302-2
31.6302-1
ESTIMATED TOTAL ANNUAL COST BURDEN TO RESPONDENTS
As suggested by OMB, our Federal Register notice dated May 25, 2011, 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.
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 Form CT-1 is $15,699.
REASONS FOR CHANGE IN BURDEN
The change in burden is a Change Due to Adjustment in Agency Estimate:
-Per the program manager, the new projected number of annual responses is 1,900. This resulted in a 917 decrease in annual number of responses and a 16,909 decrease in the total annual time burden.
This form is also being submitted for renewal purposes.
PLANS FOR TABULATION, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND PUBLICATION
Not applicable.
REASONS WHY DISPLAYING THE OMB EXPIRATION DATE IS INAPPROPRIATE
See attachment.
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.
| File Type | application/msword |
| Author | RJDurb00 |
| Last Modified By | Reference |
| File Modified | 2011-10-26 |
| File Created | 2011-10-26 |