Tax Information Authorization

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 8821 Tax Information Authorization Form	Modified
Form 8821-A IRS Disclosure Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft Form and Instruction	Modified
2020_SS_1545-1165_final.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-06-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
40054	Tax Information Authorization Form	Modified
201801	IRS Disclosure Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-1165	ICR Reference No: 202002-1545-006
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201702-1545-004
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Tax Information Authorization
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: 08/04/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/29/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2020
Responses	673,172	0	183,333
Time Burden (Hours)	706,667	0	147,800
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Form 8821 is used to appoint someone to receive or inspect certain tax information. Data is used identify appointees and to ensure that confidential information is not divulged to unauthorized persons. Form 8821-A is an authorization signed by a taxpayer for the IRS to disclose returns and return information to local law enforcement in the event of a possible identity theft.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 6103 Name of Law: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information
  

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:
	85 FR 10263	02/21/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 39040	06/29/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IRS Disclosure Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft	8821-A	IRS Disclosure Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft
Tax Information Authorization	8821	Tax Infomration Authorization

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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	673,172	183,333	0	0	489,839	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	706,667	147,800	0	0	558,867	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: There have been no changes to the form that would affect burden. The number of estimated responses is based on the agencies most recent filing data. Form 8821 estimates have increased by 539,657 responses (133,333 to 672,990 responses). The changes in response estimates increased burden from 140,330 hours to 708,154 hours (567,854 hours). Form 8821-A decreased by 49,818 responses (50,000 to 182). The changes in the estimated number of responses change the overall annual hourly burden estimates from 7,500 hours to 27 (7,473). These changes result in an overall hourly burden increase of 560,381 hours (147,800 to 708,181) and response/respondent increase of 489,839 responses (183,333 to 673,172).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $19,325

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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? No

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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: 06/29/2020

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