IRC SECTIONS 6011 AND 6012 REQUIRE
INDIVIDUALS TO PREPARE AND FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS ANNUALLY. THIS
FORM IS USED BY INDIVIDUALS TO REPORT THEIR INCOME SUBJECT TO TAX
AND COMPUTE THEIR CORRECT TAX LIABILITY. THE DATA IS USED TO HELP
VERIFY THAT THE ITEMS REPORTED ON THE FORM ARE CORRECT AND ALSO FOR
GENERAL STATISTICS USE.
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.