<div> 51450Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 15, 2021 / Notices   DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Requesting Comments on Form W–2G AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form W–2G, Certain Gambling Winnings. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 15, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224.You must reference the information collection’s title, form number, reporting or record-keeping requirement number, and OMB number in your comment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Jon Callahan,(737) 800–7639, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at jon.r.callahan@ irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IRS is currently seeking comments concerning the following information collection tools, reporting, and record-keeping requirements: Title: Certain Gambling Winnings.OMB Number: 1545–0238.Form Number: Form W–2G. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code sections 6041, 3402(q), and 3406 require payers of certain gambling winnings to withhold tax and to report the winnings to the IRS. The IRS uses the information to verify compliance with the reporting rules and to verify that the winnings are properly reported on the recipient’s tax return. Current Actions: There are changes to the existing collection: The estimated number of responses was updated.Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, individuals or  households, and not-for-profit institutions, farms, and Federal, state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Responses:13,894,700. Estimated Time per Respondent: 24 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,696,827. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: August 31, 2021. Chakinna B. Clemons, Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–19894 Filed 9–14–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Information Collection Tool Relating to Casualties and Thefts AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.   SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning casualties and thefts. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 15,2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202) 317–5751 or Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Casualties and Thefts. OMB Number: 1545–0177.Form Number: 4684.Abstract: Form 4684 is used by taxpayers to compute their gain or loss from casualties or thefts, and to summarize such gains and losses. The data is used to verify that the correct gain or loss has been computed. Current Actions: There is no change in the form or paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, and business or other for-profit organizations.Estimated Number of Respondents:213,867. Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours, 3 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,293,895. The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All <table><tr><td><div class="indented"><div class="indented">Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 15, 2021 / Notices</div></div></td><td>51451</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table>  comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: September 2, 2021. ChaKinna B. Clemons, Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–19879 Filed 9–14–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Information Collection Tool Relating to the Orphan Drug Credit AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning the orphan drug credit. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 15, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202) 317–5751 or Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:Title: Orphan Drug Credit. OMB Number: 1545–1505. Form Number: 8820. Abstract: Filers use this form to elect to claim the orphan drug credit, which is 50% of the qualified clinical testing expenses paid or incurred with respect to low or unprofitable drugs for rare diseases and conditions, as designated under section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Current Actions: There is no change in the form or paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents:67.Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours, 42 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 316. The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice.An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: September 2, 2021. ChaKinna B. Clemons, Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–19880 Filed 9–14–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0587] Agency Information Collection Activity: VAAR Clause 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals AGENCY: Office of Acquisition andLogistics, Department of VeteransAffairs. ACTION: Notice.  SUMMARY: Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 15, 2021.  ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Bogdan Vaga, Office of Acquisition &amp; Logistics, Procurement Policy &amp; Warrant Management Services (003A2A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to Bogdan.Vaga@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0587’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0587’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, OAL invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OAL’s functions,</div>

IRS Requests Comments on Casualties and Thefts Form

IRS Requests Comments on Casualties and Thefts Form

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS is seeking comments on Form 4684, “Casualties and Thefts,” which allows taxpayers to compute and summarize gains or losses that occurred because of casualties and theft. Comments are due by November 15. 

The IRS is seeking comments on Form 4684, “Casualties and Thefts,” which allows taxpayers to compute and summarize gains or losses that occurred because of casualties and theft. Comments are due by November 15.