EXAMINERS SEND THIS LETTER TO MEMBERS
OF A PARTNERSHIP WHEN THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON THE PARTNERSHIP RETURN
AND THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON THE INCO TAX RETURN OF THE PARTNER(S)
(FOR THE PARTNER'S SHARE OF THE PARTNERSHIP'S INCOME (OR NET LOSS)
DO NOT AGREE. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO RECONCILE THE DIFFERENCES,
AND TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT 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.