FORM 4224 REFLECTS IRC SECTIONS 1441
AND 1442. USED TO SECURE, AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT, THE BENEFIT OF
EXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING OF TAX, WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO ANY
INCOME UNDER THE FOREIGN INVESTORS TAX ACT OF 1966. THE INFORMATION
COLLECTED IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE EXEMPTION SHOULD BE
GRANTED.
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.