TAXPAYER SURVEY FORM

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
131200	TAXPAYER SURVEY FORM	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-0978	ICR Reference No: 198802-1545-020
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198611-1545-014
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: TAXPAYER SURVEY FORM
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/01/1988
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/29/1988
Terms of Clearance: The clearance request does not clearly provide a description of the exact uses made of the information collected. Consequently, it is not possible to determine the extent of use beyond a simple "suggestion bo If the survey is used to provide an indication of the level of satisfaction with the performance of an office, or of changes over time, the information collection is seriously defective and in need of modification. The low response rate of 19-32 percent is insufficient to assure the representativeness of survey results. This defect and others would warrant disapproval of this collection as a quantitative measure. However, because of the importance of IRS' efforts to be responsive to public concern about the administration of income tax collections, we are extending approval of this docket for six months to enable IRS to develop a better explanation of the uses of the surve and a collection plan and reasonable implementation schedule that will meet the requirements of 5CFR1320. During the period of the extension, the survey is authorized for use only in the IRS districts listed in Mr. Jack G. Petris' memorandum dated March 29, 1988. We would welcome an informal discussion with the Department to help ensure an appropriate matching of methodology with intended survey uses.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/1988	09/30/1988	03/31/1988
Responses	15,000	0	40,000
Time Burden (Hours)	1,200	0	10,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE REQUIRES A MEANS OF ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF SERVICE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC. PUBLIC PERCEPTION/OPINION IS AN IMPORTATN PART OF THIS PROCESS. THIS FORM WILLBE USED TO ASSIST IN THE EFFORTS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
TAXPAYER SURVEY FORM

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	15,000	40,000	0	0	-25,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,200	10,000	0	0	-8,800	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/29/1988

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