Instructions For Form 1128 (Rev. 2014) (Page 9 of 9) in pdf

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The time needed to complete and file this form will vary depending on individual circumstances. The estimated burden

for individual taxpayers filing this form is approved under OMB control number 1545-0074 and is included in the

estimates shown in the instructions for their individual income tax return. The estimated burden for all other taxpayers

who file this form is shown below.

Preparing

and sending

Learning about the

the form to

Recordkeeping

law or the form

the IRS

Parts I and II

8 hr., 36 min.

5 hr., 51 min.

6 hr., 15 min.

Parts I and III

22 hr., 14 min.

5 hr., 37 min.

7 hr., 26 min.

If you have comments concerning the accuracy of these time estimates or suggestions for making this form simpler,

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comments to Internal Revenue Service, Tax Forms and Publications Division, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526,

Washington, DC 20224. Do not send the tax form to this office. Instead, see Where To File earlier.

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