<div><table><tr><td><div class="indented"><div class="indented">Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 35 / Friday, February 21, 2020 / Notices</div></div></td><td>10263</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table>  Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Action(s) On February 18, 2020, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed below. Entity 1. ROSNEFT TRADING S.A., Rue Place du Lac 2, 1204, Geneva, Switzerland; website www.rosneft.com; Executive Order 13662 Directive Determination—Subject to Directive 2; alt. Executive Order 13662 Directive Determination—Subject to Directive 4; Tax ID No. CHE–309.842.573 (Switzerland); Registration Number CH– 660.0.257.011–8 (Switzerland); For more information on directives, please visit the following link: http:// www.treasury.gov/resource-center/ sanctions/Programs/Pages/ ukraine.aspx#directives. [UKRAINE– EO13662] [VENEZUELA–EO13850] (Linked To: OPEN JOINT-STOCK COMPANY ROSNEFT OIL COMPANY). Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 13850 (E.O. 13850) of November 1, 2018, ‘‘Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela,’’ 83 FR 55243, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 881, as amended by Executive Order 13857 (E.O. 13857), ‘‘Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Venezuela,’’ of January 25, 2019, 84 FR 509, for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. Individual 1. CASIMIRO, Didier, Moscow, Russia; DOB 15 Nov 1966; POB Vilvoorde, Belgium; Gender Male (individual) [VENEZUELA–EO13850] (Linked To: ROSNEFT TRADING S.A.).Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iv) of E.O. 13850, as amended by E.O. 13857, for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, ROSNEFT TRADING S.A., a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13850. Dated: February 18, 2020. Andrea Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2020–03482 Filed 2–20–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form Project 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 tax information authorization and IRS disclosure authorization for victims of identity theft. DATES: Written comments should bereceived on or before April 21, 2020 tobe assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written commentsto Dr. Philippe Thomas, InternalRevenue Service, Room 6529, 1111Constitution 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 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Tax Information Authorization and IRS Disclosure Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft.OMB Number: 1545–1165. Form Number: Form 8821 and Form 8821–A. Abstract: Form 8821 is used to appoint someone to receive or inspect certain tax information. The information on the form is used to identify appointees and to ensure that confidential tax information is not divulged to unauthorized persons. Form 8821–A is an authorization signed by a taxpayer for the IRS to disclose returns and return information to local law enforcement in the event of a possible identity theft. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. However, the agency has updated the respondent estimates based on the most recent filing data. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit  organizations, not for profit institutions, and farms.Form 8821:Estimated Number of Respondents:672,990.Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hours, 3 minutes.Form 8821 A:Estimated Number of Respondents:182. Estimated Time per Respondent: 9 minutes.Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 708,181 hours.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 14, 2020. Philippe Thomas, Supervisor Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2020–03438 Filed 2–20–20; 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. 10264Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 35 / Friday, February 21, 2020 / Notices   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 information collect requirements related to the treatment of distributions to foreign persons under sections 367(e)(1) and 367(e)(2). DATES: Written comments should bereceived on or before April 21, 2020 tobe assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written commentsto Dr. Philippe Thomas, InternalRevenue Service, Room 6529, 1111Constitution 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 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Treatment of Distributions to Foreign Persons Under Sections 367(e)(1) and 367(e)(2).OMB Number: 1545–1487.Form Number: Regulation Project Number: REG–209827–96 and REG– 111672–99. Abstract: Section 367(e)(1) provides that, to the extent provided in regulations, a domestic corporation must recognize gain on a section 355 distribution of stock or securities to a foreign person. Section 367(e)(2) provides that section 337(a) and (b)(1) does not apply to a section 332 distribution by a domestic corporation to a foreign parent corporation that owns 80 percent of the domestic liquidating corporation (as described in section 337(c)). Section 6038B(a)  requires a U.S. person who transfers property to a foreign corporation in an exchange described in sections 332 or 355, among other sections, to furnish to the Secretary of the Treasury certain information with respect to the transfer, as provided in regulations. The final regulations under section 367(e)(1) require gain recognition only for distributions of the stock or securities of foreign corporations to foreign persons. The final regulations under section 367(e)(2) generally require gain recognition when a domestic corporation liquidates into its foreign parent corporation; the regulations generally do not require gain recognition when a foreign corporation liquidates into its foreign parent corporation. Document (TD 9704) contains final and temporary regulations relating to the consequences to U.S. and foreign persons for failing to satisfy reporting obligations associated with certain transfers of property to foreign corporations in nonrecognition exchanges. TD 9704 permits transferors to remedy ‘‘not willful’’ failures to file, and ‘‘not willful’’ failures to comply with the terms of, liquidation documents required under section 367(e)(2). In addition, it modifies the reporting obligations under section 6038B associated with transfers that are subject to section 367(e)(2). Further, TD 9704 provides similar rules for certain transfers that are subject to section 367(a). The regulations are necessary to update the rules that apply when a U.S. or foreign person fails to file required documents or statements or satisfy reporting obligations. The regulations affect U.S. and foreign persons that transfer property to foreign corporations in certain non-recognition exchanges.  Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the regulations at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.  Estimated Number of Respondents:414. Estimated Time per Respondent: 5 hours, 58 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,471 hours. 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 14, 2020. Philippe Thomas, Supervisor Tax Analyst.[FR Doc. 2020–03435 Filed 2–20–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P</div>

IRS Seeks Comments on Foreign Distribution Treatment Regs

IRS Seeks Comments on Foreign Distribution Treatment Regs

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has requested comments on regulations (REG-209827-96; REG-111672-99) concerning the treatment of distributions to foreign persons under section 367(e)(1) and 367(e)(2). Comments are due by April 21.

The IRS has requested comments on regulations (REG-209827-96; REG-111672-99) concerning the treatment of distributions to foreign persons under section 367(e)(1) and 367(e)(2). Comments are due by April 21.

The IRS has requested comments on regulations (<a href="/lr/resolve//1r33r">REG-209827-96</a>; REG-111672-99) concerning the treatment of distributions to foreign persons under section 367(e)(1) and 367(e)(2). Comments are due by April 21.