FORM 6251 REFELECT IRC SECTION 55. IT
IS USED BY INDIVIDUALS, ESTATES AND TRUSTS HAVING TAX CREDITS OR
CERTAIN TAX PERFERENCE ITEMS, WHO MAY BE LIABLE FOR THE SECTION 55
ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX. THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO SEE WHETHER
TAXPAYERS ARE COMPLYING WITH THE LAW. THE FORM PROVIDES A
COMPUTATION OF THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX WHICH IS TO BE ADDED TO
TAX LIABILITY.
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.