Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements (Form 15397)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB Supporting Statement 15397 New collection lvd.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-07-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261044	Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202307-1545-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements (Form 15397)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/13/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	20,000	0
Time Burden (Hours)	14,400	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Secretary may grant an extension of time in which to furnish to employees/contractors the statements required by law. Currently, regulations allow the taxpayer to request an extension of time via letter, however, no official form exists for taxpayers to submit a request for the extension of time to furnish statements to recipients. This form provides taxpayers with more structure which will result in faster processing.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 31.6051-1 Name of Law: Statements for Employees
  

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:
	88 FR 18220	03/27/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 44462	07/13/2023
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
Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	20,000	0	0	20,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	14,400	0	0	14,400	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This new form helps bridge the gap between what taxpayers file and the information that the IRS needs to complete their request for an extension. It provides a clear and consistent method for taxpayers to submit their request. An official form will also keep requests uniform in nature which will help IRS assistors process requests more efficiently which results in better customer service for taxpayers. As no form previously existed, taxpayers spent time researching and creating their own presentation for requesting an extension.

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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? 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: 07/13/2023

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