Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Multiple Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Information Collection Requests
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The IRS is asking for public feedback on several tax forms used by businesses dealing with foreign property sales. These forms help make sure the right taxes are collected and reported, with no changes planned but a review happening now. If you’re a business owner or work with foreign property, get your comments in by March 4, 2026, to have your say!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Withholding Forms for Foreign Property Sales
If your business handles sales of U.S. real property by foreign persons, you must continue using Forms 8288, 8288-A, and 8288-C to report and pay withholding under IRC section 1445. The IRS estimates 237,500 respondents, about 9 hours 50 minutes per response, and 2,334,750 total annual burden hours; the review is open for comment until March 4, 2026.
Timely Mailing Treated as Timely Filing Guidance
The IRS is renewing regulations that explain how mailed tax documents can be treated as timely filed (the prima facie evidence rules and designated private delivery services). The collection affects private sector businesses and individuals, with an estimated 10,847,661 respondents, responses ranging from 6 minutes to 40 hours, and 1,085,618 total annual burden hours; comments due March 4, 2026.
Tax Rules on Debt Instruments and Deferred Payments
Regulations on original issue discount, imputed interest on deferred payment sales, and when property is traded on an established market (TD 8517 and TD 9599) remain in effect while the IRS seeks comment. The IRS estimates 545,000 respondents, responses take 21–30 minutes, and total annual burden hours are 195,500; comments are due March 4, 2026.
Golden Parachute Payment Deduction Rules
Regulations that deny deductions for excess golden parachute payments (TD 9083) remain in force while the IRS seeks comment. The IRS estimates 800 respondents, about 15 hours per response, and 12,000 total annual burden hours; comments must be received by March 4, 2026.
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