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 28, 2026 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
pra.comments@irs.gov.
Include “OMB Control No. 1545-0409” in the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
View the latest drafts of the tax forms related to the information collection listed in this notice at
https://www.irs.gov/draft-tax-forms.
Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to Jason Schoonmaker, (801) 620-6008.
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, and viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. 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:
Application for Reward for Original Information.
OMB Control Number:
1545-0409.
Form Number:
211.
Abstract:
Form 211 is the official application form used by persons requesting rewards for submitting information concerning alleged violations of the tax laws by other persons. Such rewards are authorized by Internal Revenue Code section 7623. The data is used to determine and pay rewards to those persons who voluntarily submit information.
Current Actions:
There is no change to the previously approved information collection.
Type of Review:
Extension of a currently approved collection.
Use this for formal legal and research references to the published document.
91 FR 47315
Web Citation
Suggested Web Citation
Use this when citing the archival web version of the document.
“Agency Information Collection Activities; Requesting Comment Notice of Application for Reward for Original Information,” thefederalregister.org (July 28, 2026), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2026-15198/agency-information-collection-activities-requesting-comment-notice-of-application-for-reward-for-original-information.