Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Form 8809 Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns Form and Instruction	Modified
Summary of Changes.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2011-05-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
17790	Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-1081	ICR Reference No: 201105-1545-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201010-1545-035
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No: EC-1545-1081
Title: Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/06/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/03/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2014	01/31/2014	01/31/2014
Responses	50,000	0	50,000
Time Burden (Hours)	237,000	0	192,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Form 8809 is used to request an extension of time to file Forms W-2, W-2G, 1042-S, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and 8027. The IRS reviews the information contained on the form to determine whether an extension should be granted.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 6081 Name of Law: Extension of Time to File Returns
   PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 853A Name of Law: American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 52597	08/26/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 73162	11/29/2010
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
Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns	Form 8809	Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns

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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	50,000	50,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	237,000	192,000	0	45,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The re-computation of burden is based on non-substantive change to the form to incorporate changes requested by the IRS office processing these forms. The increase of 45,000 hours is due to program changes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,000

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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

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: 10/03/2011

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