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Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Reverse Like-Kind Exchanges

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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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 November 3, 2025 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES:

Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to . Include “OMB Control No. 1545-1701” 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: Reverse Like-Kind Exchanges.

OMB Control Number: 1545-1701. ( printed page 42509)

Regulation Project Number: Revenue Procedure 2000-37 (as modified by Revenue Procedure 2004-51).

Abstract: Revenue Procedure 2000-37 provides a safe harbor for reverse like-kind exchanges in which a transaction using a “qualified exchange accommodation arrangement” will qualify for non-recognition treatment under section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Revenue Procedure 2004-51 modifies sections 1 and 4 of Rev. Proc. 2000-37, 2000-2 C.B. 308, to provide that Rev. Proc. 2000-37 does not apply if the taxpayer owns the property intended to qualify as replacement property before initiating a qualified exchange accommodation arrangement (QEAA).

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 farms.

Estimated Number of Responses: 1,600.

Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,200.

Dated: August 28, 2025.

LaNita Van Dyke,

Tax Analyst.

[FR Doc. 2025-16760 Filed 8-29-25; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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90 FR 42508

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“Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Reverse Like-Kind Exchanges,” thefederalregister.org (September 2, 2025), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2025-16760/agency-information-collection-activities-comment-request-on-reverse-like-kind-exchanges.