Prior to the next renewal of this ICR, the agency will ensure it is available to be fully completed electronically via the Upload Documents platform or a successor platform. If the agency cannot achieve this, it will submit, as a part of the renewal package, a letter signed by the relevant Deputy Commissioner detailing why this form cannot be accommodated via the platform.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2024
6,462
0
12,350
5,385
0
12,350
0
0
0
SSA considers partnership income in determining entitlement to Social Security benefits. SSA uses information from Form SSA-7104 to determine several aspects of eligibility for benefits, including the accuracy of reported partnership earnings; the veracity of a retirement; and lag earnings where SSA needs this information to determine the status of the insured. The respondents are applicants for, and recipients of, Title II Social Security benefits who are reporting partnership earnings.
US Code:
40 USC 402
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
40 USC 405
Name of Law: Social Security Act
When we last cleared this IC in 2021, the burden was 12,350 hours. However, we are currently reporting a burden of 2,154 hours. This change stems from both a decrease in the number of respondents using Form SSA-7104, as well as a change in the source of our management information (MI) data to a more accurate source, which shows that our old data showed overestimated numbers for this form. We are correcting for this issue now. These figures represent current MI data.
There is no change to the burden time per response. Although the number of responses changed, SSA did not take any actions to cause this change.
* Note: The total burden reflected in ROCIS is 5,385, while the burden cited in #12 of the Supporting Statement is 2,154. This discrepancy is because the ROCIS burden reflects the following components: field office waiting time + a rough estimate of a 30-minute, one-way, drive burden + learning costs. In contrast, the chart in #12 of the Supporting Statement reflects actual burden.
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:
(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;
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.
Form SSA-7104 Partnership Questionnaire
0960-0025 Addendum.docx
Partnership Questionnaire (mailed)