Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 8879-EX Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849 Form and Instruction	Modified
SS 1545-2081 (2021) (2)_PA-updated_3-30-21.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-03-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180548	Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849 Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-2081	ICR Reference No: 202012-1545-008
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201712-1545-004
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/30/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2021
Responses	15,000	15,000
Time Burden (Hours)	16,750	46,800
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849, will be used in the Modernized e-File program. Form 8879-EX authorizes an a taxpayer and an electronic return originator (ERO) to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign an electronic excise tax return and, if applicable, authorize an electronic funds withdrawal.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 4481(e) Name of Law: Imposition of Tax: Electronic Filing
  

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:
	85 FR 67423	10/22/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 16657	03/30/2021
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
Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849	8879-EX	IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	15,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,750	46,800	0	0	-30,050	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: We are making this submission to renew the OMB approval. There is a minor adjustment in the paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. This is to reduce the time per response (from 3.12 hours to 1.12 hours) to more accurately reflect the recordkeeping and reporting time for this one-page form. The reduction in burden time decrease the total burden hours by 30,500 hours (from 46,800 hours to 16,750 hours).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,936

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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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: 03/30/2021

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