<div> 3852Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 30 / Wednesday, February 13, 2019 / Notices   Estimated Number of Respondents:100.Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 hrs., 36 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 560.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 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: February 7, 2019. Laurie Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2019–02120 Filed 2–12–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4970 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 collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 4970, Tax on Accumulation Distributions of Trusts. DATES: Written comments should be received on or April 15, 2019 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Laurie Brimmer, 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,(202) 317–6038, at 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: Tax on Accumulation Distribution of Trusts.OMB Number: 1545–0192.Form Number: 4970. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code 667 requires a tax to be paid by a beneficiary of domestic or foreign trust on accumulation distributions. Form 4970 is used to compute the tax adjustment attributable to an accumulation distribution and to verify whether the correct tax has been paid on the accumulation distribution. 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: Individuals or households.Estimated Number of Respondents:30,000.Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour, 25 minutes.Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 42,900.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: February 7, 2019. Laurie Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2019–02118 Filed 2–12–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8288–B 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 8288–B, Application for Withholding Certificate for Dispositions by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 15, 2019 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Laurie Brimmer, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the collection tools should be directed to Sara Covington, (202) 317– 6038, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov.</div>

Comments Sought on Trust Accumulation Distribution Tax Form

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has requested comments on Form 4970, “Tax on Accumulation Distribution of Trusts.” Comments are due by April 15.

The IRS has requested comments on Form 4970, “Tax on Accumulation Distribution of Trusts.” Comments are due by April 15.