Form 13551 - Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 13551 Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 13551 Form 13551, Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
1545-1896 Supporting Statement 2024.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-01-28	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
19581	Form 13551, Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program	Form and Instruction	Modified	Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program
19581	Form 13551, Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-1896	ICR Reference No: 202401-1545-012
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-1545-016
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Form 13551 - Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program
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: 04/04/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2027	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2024
Responses	4,422	0	4,422
Time Burden (Hours)	2,211	0	2,211
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 6109 addresses the guidelines of when to include an identifying number on returns, when to furnish an identifying number to other persons, when to furnish the identifying number of another person, and when to furnishing the identifying number of a tax preparer. IRC section 6109(i) provides that an individual applying for an individual taxpayer identification (ITIN) number may utilize a community-based certifying acceptance agent approved by the IRS. Treasury Regulations section 301.6109-1(d)(3)(iv) provides the requirements for approval in the acceptance agent program. Eligible foreign participants without a U.S. tax identification number use Form 13551 to apply for, renew, or amend their participation in the acceptance agent program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 6109 Name of Law: Identifying numbers
  

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 75374	11/02/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 6180	01/31/2024
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
Form 13551, Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program	13551	Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program

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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	4,422	4,422	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,211	2,211	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: $15,045

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: 01/31/2024

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