Notice 2017-9 - De Minimis Error Safe Harbor to the I.R.C. §§ 6721 and 6722 Penalties

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Notice_2017_9.docx Supplementary Document	2017-05-08
2017-05-30 SS 1545-2270r.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-05-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
224598	Notice 2017-9 - De Minimis Error Safe Harbor to the I.R.C. §§ 6721 and 6722 Penalties Other-null	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-2270	ICR Reference No: 201705-1545-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201611-1545-036
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Notice 2017-9 - De Minimis Error Safe Harbor to the I.R.C. §§ 6721 and 6722 Penalties
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: 10/06/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/30/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2017
Responses	8,984,600	0	8,984,600
Time Burden (Hours)	760,569	0	760,569
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Under 6722(c)(3)(B) payees may elect that an exception to penalties not apply so that penalties may apply if payors don't provide corrected returns and statements. The collection of information will be this election, a retraction of the election, or specified retention of records of elections or retractions. The collection is necessary for the effective operation of the exception and election framework. Respondents are payees or payors.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 114 - 113 202 Name of Law: Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act)
   US Code: 26 USC 6721 Name of Law: Failure to file correct information returns
   US Code: 26 USC 6722 Name of Law: Failure to furnish correct payee statements
  

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:
	82 FR 17522	04/11/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 29999	06/30/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Notice 2017-9 - De Minimis Error Safe Harbor to the I.R.C. §§ 6721 and 6722 Penalties

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	8,984,600	8,984,600	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	760,569	760,569	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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 06/30/2017

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