Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 241 / Tuesday, December 15, 2020 / Notices81285      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. Comments will be 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 has 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 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: December 7, 2020. Martha R. Brinson, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2020–27555 Filed 12–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 5498–QA & 1099– QA AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 ABLE Account Contribution Information; Distributions From ABLE Accounts.  DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 16, 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 forms and instructions should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, at (202) 317–5753, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:Title: ABLE Account ContributionInformation; Distributions From ABLEAccounts.OMB Number: 1545–2262.Form Numbers: 5498–QA; 1099–QA. Abstract: Public Law 113–295, ABLE Act of 2014, granted States, agencies and/or their instrumentalities the authority to allow for the establishment of special accounts that allow individuals and families to set aside money for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence, and quality of life, without impacting eligibility for other social service financial assistance programs such as Medicaid. Form 5498– QA is used to report to the beneficiaries the contributions, rollovers, and program to program transfers associated with these accounts. Form 1099–QA allows these individuals and families to draw from the special account. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the forms at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Form 5498–QA Estimated Number of Responses:10,000.Estimated Time per Respondent: 11 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,900. Form 1099–QA Estimated Number of Responses:10,000.Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,700. 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. Comments will be 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 has 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 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: December 10, 2020. Martha R. Brinson, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2020–27553 Filed 12–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 carryover of passive activity losses and credits and at-risk losses to bankruptcy estates of individuals. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 16, 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. 81286Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 241 / Tuesday, December 15, 2020 / Notices    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulation should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, at(202)317–5753, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Carryover of Passive Activity Losses and Credits and At-Risk losses to Bankruptcy Estates of Individuals.OMB Number: 1545–1375.Regulation Project Number: TD 8537.Abstract: These regulations relate to the application of carryover of passive activity losses and credits and at risk losses to the bankruptcy estates of individuals. The final regulations affect individual taxpayers who file bankruptcy petitions under chapter 7 or chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code and have passive activity losses and credits under section 469 or losses under section 465. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to this regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households.Estimated Number of Respondents:500.Estimated Time per Respondent: 12 mins. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100. 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. Comments will be 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 has 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 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: December 10, 2020. Martha R. Brinson, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2020–27552 Filed 12–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form W–12 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal.  DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 16, 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 and instructions should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, at (202)317–5753, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)Application and Renewal.OMB Number: 1545–2190.Form Number: W–12. Abstract: Paid tax return preparers are required to get a preparer tax identification number (PTIN), and to pay the fee required with the application. A third party administers the PTIN application process. Most applications are filled out on-line. Form W–12 is used to collect the information required by the regulations and to  collect the information the third party needs to administer the PTIN application process. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit organizations.Estimated Number of Respondents:1,200,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,464,000. 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. Comments will be 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 has 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 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: December 7, 2020. Martha R. Brinson, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2020–27554 Filed 12–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 720–X AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as part of its continuing effort to

Comments Sought on Passive Activity Carryover Regs

Comments Sought on Passive Activity Carryover Regs

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has requested comments on final regulations (T.D. 8537) that modify the application of carryover of passive activity losses and credits and at-risk losses to the bankruptcy estates of individuals. Comments are due by February 16, 2021.

The IRS has requested comments on final regulations (T.D. 8537) that modify the application of carryover of passive activity losses and credits and at-risk losses to the bankruptcy estates of individuals. Comments are due by February 16, 2021.

The IRS has requested comments on final regulations (<a href="/lr/resolve//13q49">T.D. 8537</a>) that modify the application of carryover of passive activity losses and credits and at-risk losses to the bankruptcy estates of individuals. Comments are due by February 16, 2021.