FORM 709 IS USED TO REPORT GIFTS OF
MORE THAN $3,000 (OR GIFTS OF A FUTURE INTEREST IN PROPERTY,
REGARDLESS OF VALUE), AS REQUIRED BY IRC SECTION 6019. IT IS ALSO
USED OT IDENTIFY TAXABLE GIFTS AND COLLECT TAX IMPOSED ON THEM, AND
TO COMPUTE THE UNIFIED CREDIT FOR GIFT AND ESTATE TAXES. THE
INFORMATION IS USED TO DETERMINE THAT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF TAX HAS
BEEN PAID.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.