Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file
Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
03/30/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2021
15,000
15,000
16,750
46,800
0
0
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.
US Code:
26
USC 4481(e) Name of Law: Imposition of Tax: Electronic
Filing
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).
$10,936
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Michael Cyrus 202
927-9545
No
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:
(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;
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.