IRC SECTION 6654 IMPOSES A PENALTY FOR
FAILURE TO PAY ESTIMATED TAX. SECTION 6654(D) SETS FORTH THE
EXCEPTIONS UNDER WHICH THE PENALTY WILL NOT BE IMPOSED. THIS FORM
IS USED BY FARMERS AND FISHERMEN TO FURNISH AN EXPLANATION TO AVOID
THE PENALTY FOR UNDERPAYMENT OF ESTIMATED TAX. THE INFORMATION IS
USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PENALTY SHOULD BE ASSESSED.
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.