IRC SECTIONS 6031 AND 6698 REQUIRE
PARTNERSHIPS TO PREPARE AND FILE INFORMATION RETURNS ANNUALLY. THIS
FORM IS USED BY PARTNERHSIPS TO REPORT THEIR INCOME, EXPENSES,
CREDITS AND THE PARTNERS' DISTRIBUTIVE SHARES. THE DATA IS USED BY
IRS TO VERIFY THAT THE PARTNERS HAVE REPORTED THEIR SHARE OF
PARTNERSHIP ITEMS CORRECTLY 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.