USED TO REPORT GROSS INCOME AS
REQUIRED UNDER IRC SECTION 61, FROM OPERATING A BUSINESS OR
PROFESSION AS A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP. THE FORM ALSO PROVIDES FOR THE
REPORTING OF EXPENSES TO DETERMINE THE NET PROFIT OR LOSS. SECTION
6012 AND 6017 REQUIRE TAXPAYERS TO FILE A RETURN IF INCOME EXCEEDS
THE STATED MINIMUS. INFORMATION OBTAINED IS USED IN COMPUTING THE
TAXPAYER'S INCOME TAX LIABILITY AND FOR GENERAL STATISTICS USE. THE
NET PROFIT IS ALSO CARRIED TO
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.