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 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
 ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
 SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8879-C, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120, and Form 8879-I, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120-F.
 DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 5, 2010 to be assured of consideration.
 ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-6665, or through the Internet at 
                        *Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.*


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  *Title:*
                     IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120; IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120-F. *OMB Number:*
                     1545-1864. *Form Number:*
                     8879-C; 8879-I. *Abstract:*
                     The Form 8879-C, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120, and Form 8879-I, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120-F, will be used in the Modernized e-File program. Form 8879-C authorizes an officer of a corporation and an electronic return originator (ERO) to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign a corporation's electronic income tax return and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Withdrawal Consent. Form 8879-I authorizes a corporate officer and an electronic return originator (ERO) to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign a corporation's electronic income tax return. *Current Actions:*
                     There are no changes being made to the form at this time. *Type of Review:*
                     Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:*
                     Businesses or other for-profit organizations. Number of 
                             responses
Time per 
                             response
Total 
                             hoursForm 8879-C
7,760
6.29
48,811Form 8879-I
7,500
6.29
47,175Total
15,260

95,986
 The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: 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. *Request for Comments:*
                     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. Approved: January 15, 2010. R. Joseph Durbala, Supervisory Tax Analyst.


[FR Doc. 2010-2340 Filed 2-3-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P