IRC SECTION 6081 PERMITS THE SECRETARY
TO GRANT A REASONABLE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING ANY RETURN,
DECLARATION, STATEMENT, OR OTHER DOCUMENT. THIS FORM IS USED TO
REQUEST AN AUTOMATIC 2-MONTH EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE FORM 1040,
AND THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IS USED TO ENSURE THAT ANY REQUIRED
TAX HAS BEEN PAID, AS THE EXTENSION ONLY APPLIES TO THE FILING OF
THE RETURN, NOT THE PAYING OF THE TAX.
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.