[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 106 (Friday, May 31, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 27384-27385] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-13717] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request For Form 1040A AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning revisions to Form 1040A, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 30, 1996, to be assured of consideration. [[Page 27385]] ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Garrick R. Shear, Internal Revenue Service, room 5571, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, (202) 622-3869, Internal Revenue Service, room 5571, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. OMB Number: 1545-0085. Form Number: 1040A. Abstract: Form 1040A and its schedules are used by individuals to report their income subject to income tax and to compute their correct tax liability. The information is used to verify that the items reported on the form are correct and is also for statistics use. Current Actions: Changes to Form 1040A-- 1. Lines 31b, c, and d, requesting direct deposit information were added to page 2. This will increase the number of taxpayers electing direct deposit, and relieve taxpayers from the burden of having to attach Form 8888. 2. Line 18b, which had indicated that the taxpayer could be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return, was deleted to make room for the direct deposit information. 3. Line 23 was revised. In addition to making room for the direct deposit information, this change reduces taxpayer burden by removing checkboxes. 4. The checkbox from line 29a, indicating Form 1099 Federal income tax withheld was included on that line, was deleted to reduce taxpayer burden. 5. The exemption area on Form 1040A, page 1, was revised to reduce taxpayer burden. Columns 3 and 4 on line 6c, which were for the dependent's relationship, and the number of months lived in the taxpayer's home, were deleted. Line 6c, column 2, was revised to reflect section 742(c)(2)(B) of PL 103-465 which, for 1996, exempts taxpayers who have a dependent born after November 30, 1996 from the requirement to report the dependent's social security number. The entry spaces to the right of line 6c were revised and line 6d, which dealt with pre-1985 custody agreements, was deleted. The instructions will be revised to reflect the changes made to Form 1040A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 27,530,816. Estimated Time Per Respondent: Varies. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 231,970,033. 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; and (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. Approved: May 16, 1996. Garrick R. Shear, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 96-13717 Filed 5-30-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-U