1545-0016 - 2013Supporting Statement

SUPPORTING STATEMENT
1. CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSITATING COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Form 706-A is used by individuals to compute and pay the additional estate taxes due under Code section 2032A(c).
IRS uses the information to determine that the taxes have been properly computed. The form is also used for the basis
election of section 1016(c)(1).

2. USE OF DATA
This form is used to report all dispositions or cessations of qualified use under Section 2032A of the Internal Revenue
Code.

3. USE OF IMPROVED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE BURDEN
We have no plans at this time to offer electronic filing because of the low volume compared to the cost of electronic
enabling.

4. EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY DUPLICATION
We have attempted to eliminate duplication within the agency wherever possible.

5. METHODS TO MINIMIZE BURDEN ON SMALL BUSINESSES OR OTHER SMALL ENTITIES
Not apllicable.

6. CONSEQUENCES OF LESS FREQUENT COLLECTION ON FEDERAL PROGRAMS OR
POLICY ACTIVITIES
Not apllicable.

7. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING DATA COLLECTION TO BE INCONSISTENT
WITH GUIDELINES IN 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2)
Not apllicable.

8. CONSULTATION WITH INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE OF THE AGENCY ON AVAILABILITY
OF DATA, FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION, CLARITY OF INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS,
AND DATA ELEMENTS
Periodic meetings are held between IRS personnel and representatives of the American Bar Association, the National
Society of Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and other professional groups to
discuss tax law and tax forms. During these meetings, there is an opportunity for those attending to make comments
regarding Form 706-A.
In response to the Federal Register notice (78 FR 15405), dated March 11, 2013, we have received a number of
requests for the form during the comment period regarding Form 706-A.

9. EXPLANATION OF DECISION TO PROVIDE ANY PAYMENT OR GIFT TO RESPONDENTS
Not apllicable.

10. ASSURANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF RESPONSES
Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential as required by 26 USC 6103.

11. JUSTIFICATION OF SENSITIVE QUESTIONS
Not apllicable.

12. ESTIMATED BURDEN OF INFORMATION COLLECTION
The burden estimate is as follows:
Form
Form 706-A

Number of
Responses
180

Time per
Response

Total
Hours

9 hrs., 19 mins.

1,678

13. ESTIMATED TOTAL ANNUAL COST BURDEN TO RESPONDENTS
As suggested by OMB, our Federal Register notice dated March 11, 2013, requested public comments on estimates of
cost burden that are not captured in the estimates of burden hours, i.e., estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs
of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. However, we did not receive any
responses from taxpayers on this subject. As a result, estimates of these cost burdens are not available at this time.

14. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED COST TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
After consultation with various functions within the Service, we have determined that the cost of developing,
printing, processing, distribution and overhead for the form is $8,000.

15. REASONS FOR CHANGE IN BURDEN
There were no changes made to the document that resulted in any change to the burden previously reported to OMB.
We are making this submission to renew the OMB approval.

16. PLANS FOR TABULATION, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND PUBLICATION
Not apllicable.

17. REASONS WHY DISPLAYING THE OMB EXPIRATION DATE IS INAPPROPRIATE
See attached.

18. EXCEPTIONS TO THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT ON OMB PRA SUBMISSION FORM
Not apllicable.
Note: The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information in this submission:
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless
the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of
information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal
revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.

19. REASON FOR EMERGENCY SUBMISSION