<div> 66054Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 231 / Monday, December 2, 2019 / Notices   DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions AGENCY: Office of Foreign AssetsControl, Treasury. ACTION: Notice.  SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for effective date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance &amp; Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; or the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the General Counsel: Office of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202–622– 2410. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (www.treas.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Actions On November 22, 2019, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following person are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed below. Individual 1. AZARI JAHROMI, Mohammad Javad, Iran; DOB 16 Sep 1981; POB Jahrom, Iran; Additional Sanctions Information—Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male (individual) [IRAN] [IRAN–TRA]. Designated pursuant to section 7(a)(v) of Executive Order 13846 of August 6, 2018, 83 FR 38939, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 854, for having engaged in censorship or other activities with respect to Iran on or after June 12, 2009, that prohibit limit, or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by citizens of Iran, or that limit access to  print or broadcast media, including the facilitation or support of intentional frequency manipulation by the Government of Iran or an entity owned or controlled by the Government of Iran that would jam or restrict an international signal. Dated: November 22, 2019. Andrea M. Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2019–26022 Filed 11–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request on Application for Extension of Time To File Information Returns 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 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. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the collection of information related to the requirements for reporting on returns regarding payments of interest. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 31, 2020 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Philippe Thomas, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns.OMB Number: 1545–1081.Regulatory Number: TD 9838.Form Number: 8809. Abstract: Form 8809 is used to request an extension of time to file Forms W– 2, W–2G, 1042–S, 1094–C, 1095, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, or 8027. The IRS reviews the information contained on the form to determine whether an extension should be granted.  Current Actions: There is no change to the burden previously approved by OMB. This form is being submitted for renewal purposes only. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, individuals, not-for-profit institutions, farms, and Federal, State, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents:50,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 hrs., 44 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 237,000. 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. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: <ul><li>Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;</li></ul> <ul><li>Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;</li></ul> <ul><li>Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and</li></ul> <ul><li>Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic submissions of responses.</li></ul> Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. <table><tr><td><div class="indented"><div class="indented">Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 231 / Monday, December 2, 2019 / Notices</div></div></td><td>66055</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table>  Approved: November 22, 2019. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2019–25990 Filed 11–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8873 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8873, Extraterritorial Income Exclusion. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 31, 2020 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Dr. Philippe Thomas, 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 and instructions should be directed to Sara Covington, at(202) 317–6038, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:Title: Extraterritorial IncomeExclusion.OMB Number: 1545–1722.Form Number: 8873.Abstract: The FSC and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Act of 2000 added section 114 to the Internal Revenue Code. Section 114 provides for an exclusion from gross income for certain transactions occurring after September 30, 2000, with respect to foreign trading gross receipts. Form 8873 is used to compute the amount of extraterritorial income excluded from gross income for the tax year. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. This submission is for renewal purposes only. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.Estimated Number of Respondents:750,000.Estimated Time per Respondent: 24 hours, 27 minutes.Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 19,087,500.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: November 25, 2019. Philippe Thomas, IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2019–25989 Filed 11–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2007– 12 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Revenue Procedure 2007–12, Certification for No Information Reporting on the Sale or Exchange of a Principal Residence. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 31, 2020 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Dr. Philippe Thomas, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the revenue procedure should be directed to Sara Covington, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 317– 6038, or through the internet at Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Certification For No Information Reporting on The Sale or Exchange of a Principal Residence.OMB Number: 1545–1592.Revenue Procedure Number: RevenueProcedure 2007–12.Abstract: This revenue procedure sets forth the acceptable form of the written assurances (certification) that a real estate reporting person must obtain from the seller of a principal residence to except such sale or exchange from the information reporting requirements for real estate transactions under section 6045(e)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the revenue procedure at this time.Type of Review: Extension of acurrently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, and business or other for-profit organizations.Estimated Number of Respondents:2,300,000.Estimated Time per Respondent: 10minutes.Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours for Respondents: 383,000.Estimated Number of Recordkeepers:90,000.Estimated Time per Recordkeeper: 25minutes.Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours for Recordkeepers: 37,500. 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</div>

Comments Sought on Filing Extension Regs

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has requested comments on regulations (T.D. 9838) concerning Form 8809, “Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns.” Comments are due by January 31.

The IRS has requested comments on regulations (T.D. 9838) concerning Form 8809, “Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns.” Comments are due by January 31.

The IRS has requested comments on regulations (<a href="/lr/resolve//289q7">T.D. 9838</a>) concerning Form 8809, “Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns.” Comments are due by January 31.

The IRS has requested comments on regulations (T.D. 9838) concerning Form 8809, “Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns.” Comments are due by January 31.