IRC SECTION 6012 AND 6041 REQUIRE THE
FIDUCIARY FOR AN ESTATE OR TRUST TO FILE AN ANNUAL INCOME TAX
RETURN AND A RETURN FOR PAYMENTS TO THE BENEFICIARY OF THE ESTATE
OR TRUST. IRC SECTION 652 AND 662 REQUIRE THAT THE DISTRIBUTION BE
INCLUDED IN THE BENEFICIARY'S INCOME. THIS SCHEDULE IS USED BY THE
FIDUCIARY TO REPORT THE DISTRIBUTIONS.
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.