Rev. Proc. 98-46 (modifies Rev. Proc.97-43)--Procedures for Electing Out of Exemptions Under Section 1.475(c)-1; and Rev. Rul. 97-39, Mark-to-Market Accounting Method for Dealers in Securities

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Rev Proc 98-46 (Modifies Rev Proc 97-44).rtf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-06-20	Available
Rev Ruling 97-39.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-02-12	Available
Rev Proc 97-43.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-02-12	Available
Supporting Statement (1545-1558).doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-06-20	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
18724	Rev. Proc.98-46 (modifies Rev. Proc.97-43)--Procedures for Electing Out of Exemptions Under Section 1.475(c)-1; and Revenue Ruling 97-39, Mark-to-Market Accounting Method for Dealers in Securities		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-1558	ICR Reference No: 201606-1545-016
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201302-1545-013
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rev. Proc. 98-46 (modifies Rev. Proc.97-43)--Procedures for Electing Out of Exemptions Under Section 1.475(c)-1; and Rev. Rul. 97-39, Mark-to-Market Accounting Method for Dealers in Securities
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/19/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/30/2016
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2016
Responses	200	0	200
Time Burden (Hours)	1,000	0	1,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Revenue Procedure 98-46 (modifies Revenue Procedure 97-43) provides taxpayers automatic consent to change to mark-to-market accounting for securities after the taxpayer elects under section 1.475(c)-1, subject to specified terms and conditions. Revenue Ruling 97-39 provides taxpayers additional mark-to-market guidance in a question and answer format.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 475(b)2 Name of Law: Identification Required
   US Code: 26 USC 475(a) Name of Law: General Rule
  

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:
	81 FR 14937	03/18/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 42794	06/30/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Rev. Proc.98-46 (modifies Rev. Proc.97-43)--Procedures for Electing Out of Exemptions Under Section 1.475(c)-1; and Revenue Ruling 97-39, Mark-to-Market Accounting Method for Dealers in Securities

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	200	200	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,000	1,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 06/30/2016

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