27 CFR § 46.263
Conditions for approval
April 24, 2020
The alternate method or procedure may be approved if it meets all of the following conditions:
(a) There is good cause for its use;
(b) It is consistent with the purpose and effect intended by the prescribed method or procedure;
(c) It affords equivalent security to the revenue;
(d) It is not contrary to any provision of law;
(e) It will not result in an increase in cost to the Government;
(f) It will not hinder the effective administration of this subpart such as delaying timely payment of taxes; and
(g) It is not a method or procedure that relates to the payment or collection of tax.