26 U.S.C. SECTIONS 6601 AND 6671
AUTHORIZE THE ASSESSMENT OF INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON LATE OR
UNPAID TAX. IF THE TAXPAYER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THE IRS, THEY MAY
SUBMIT AN EXPLANATION AS EXPLAINED BY THIS LETTER, WHICH WILL HELP
IRS DETERMINE IF THE PENALTY CAN BE REDUCED OR ELIMINATED.
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.