[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 138 (Friday, July 17, 2020)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 43512-43513] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-15019] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service 26 CFR Part 1 [REG-113295-18] RIN 1545-BO87 Effect of Section 67(g) on Trusts and Estates; Hearing AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of hearing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document provides a notice of public hearing on proposed regulations clarifying that certain deductions allowed to an estate or non-grantor trust are not miscellaneous itemized deductions and thus are not affected by the suspension of the deductibility of miscellaneous itemized deductions for taxable years beginning [[Page 43513]] after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026. The proposed regulations also provide guidance on determining the character, amount, and allocation of deductions in excess of gross income succeeded to by a beneficiary on the termination of an estate or non-grantor trust. DATES: The public hearing is being held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The IRS must receive speakers' outlines of the topics to be discussed at the public hearing by Wednesday, July 29, 2020. If no outlines are received by July 29, 2020, the public hearing will be cancelled. ADDRESSES: The public hearing is being held by teleconference. Individuals who want to testify (by telephone) at the public hearing must send an email to [email protected] to receive the telephone number and access code for the hearing. The subject line of the email must contain the regulation number [REG-113295-18] and the word TESTIFY. For example, the subject line may say: Request to TESTIFY at Hearing for REG-113295-18. The email should also include a copy of the speaker's public comments and outline of topics. The email must be received by July 29, 2020. Individuals who want to attend (by telephone) the public hearing must also send an email to [email protected] to receive the telephone number and access code for the hearing. The subject line of the email must contain the regulation number [REG-113295-18] and the word ATTEND. For example, the subject line may say: Request to ATTEND Hearing for REG-113295-18. The email requesting to attend the public hearing must be received by 5:00 p.m. two (2) business days before the date that the hearing is scheduled. The telephonic hearing will be made accessible to people with disabilities. To request special assistance during the telephonic hearing please contact the Publications and Regulations Branch of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration) by sending an email to [email protected] (preferred) or by telephone at (202) 317-5177 (not a toll-free number) at least three (3) days prior to the date that the telephonic hearing is scheduled. Any questions regarding speaking at or attending a public hearing may also be emailed to [email protected]. Send outline submissions electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov (IRS REG-113295-18). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations, Margaret Burow, (202) 317-5279; concerning submissions of comments, the hearing, and the access code to attend the hearing by teleconferencing, Regina Johnson at (202) 317-5177 (not toll-free numbers) or [email protected]. If emailing please put Attend, Testify, or Agenda Request and [REG-113295-18] in the email subject line. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject of the public hearing is the notice of proposed rulemaking REG-113295-18 that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, May 11, 2020, 85 FR 27693. The rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3) apply to the hearing. Persons who wish to present oral comments telephonically at the hearing that submitted written comments by June 25, 2020, must submit an outline of the topics to be addressed and the amount of time to be devoted to each topic by July 29, 2020. A period of 10 minutes is allotted to each person for presenting oral comments. After the deadline for receiving outlines has passed, the IRS will prepare an agenda containing the schedule of speakers. Copies of the agenda will be made available, on Regulations.gov, search IRS and REG-113295-18, or by emailing your request to [email protected]. Please put ``REG-113295-18 Agenda Request'' in the subject line of the email. Martin V. Franks, Branch Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration). [FR Doc. 2020-15019 Filed 7-16-20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P