90 FR 135 pgs. 33471-33472 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Forms 14039 and 14039 (SP) Identity Theft Affidavit, and Forms 14039-B and 14039-B (SP) Business Identity Theft Affidavit

Type: NOTICEVolume: 90Number: 135Pages: 33471 - 33472
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-13408 Filed 7-16-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Treasury Department
Sub Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Pages: 33471, 33472

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Forms 14039 and 14039 (SP) Identity Theft Affidavit, and Forms 14039-B and 14039-B (SP) Business Identity Theft Affidavit

AGENCY:

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION:

Notice of Information Collection; request for comments.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.

DATES:

Written comments should be received on or before September 15, 2025 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES:


[top] Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution page 33472 Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include "OMB Control No. 1545-2139-Forms 14039, 14039(SP), 14039-B, and 14039-B(SP)" in the subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, (202) 317-6009.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its information collection requirements. 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.

Title: Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, Form 14039 (SP), Declaración Jurada sobre el Robo de Identidad, Form 14039-B, Business Identity Theft Affidavit and Form 14039-B (SP), Declaración Jurada sobre el Robo de Identidad de un Negocio

OMB Control Number: 1545-2139.

Form Number: 14039, 14039(SP) 14039-B and 14039-B(SP).

Abstract: The primary purpose of these forms is to provide a method of reporting identity theft issues to the IRS so that the IRS may document situations where individuals or businesses are or may be victims of identity theft. Additional purposes include the use in the determination of proper tax liability and to relieve taxpayer burden. The information may be disclosed only as provided by 26 U.S.C. 6103.

Current Actions: There is no change to the previously approved information collection.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations and not-for-profit institutions.

Form 14039 and 14039 (SP)

Estimated Number of Responses: 354,501.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hours, 20 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 850,802.

Form 14039-B and 14039-B (SP)

Estimated Number of Responses: 75,000.

Estimated Time per Response: 18 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34,500.

LaNita Van Dyke,

Tax Analyst.

[FR Doc. 2025-13408 Filed 7-16-25; 8:45 am]

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